There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about the health hazards of gas stoves. Not only does cooking with gas generate methane, there can be particulates in the gas that reduce your indoor air quality. If … Read More
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Air-source heat pumps are versatile and efficient solutions to heat and cool your home all year round. Predicting the cost of a heat pump system for your home only takes minutes by answering a few easy questions on The Massachusetts … Read More
When selecting presents this holiday season, think quality and long term to items that will last. Reusable is great, avoid plastics when possible (including synthetic fiber clothing). In addition, enjoyable experiences, memberships, and subscriptions can all be thoughtful choices for … Read More
An estimated 150 million light sets are sold in America each year. Though beautiful on your house, tree or mantel, string lights don’t belong in your green recycling bin. They wrap around machinery at your local recycling facility, causing sorting … Read More
Once the beauty of autumn trees has passed and the leaves have fallen to the ground, it is time to take action to keep leaves out of the water systems. Homeowners and communities can mulch, compost, bag and dispose, and … Read More
In a Project Drawdown analysis of how the global community can reduce food waste to help avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change, it ranks reducing food waste as the #1 solution that would limit end-of-century warming to 2°C. … Read More
Did you know that the median age of an owner-occupied home in Massachusetts is about 60 years old? No wonder you might be feeling like updates are in order! Weatherizing your home is one way you can help prevent small … Read More
What would an air‑source heat pump system cost for your home? Air-source heat pumps are a flexible, cost-effective and energy-efficient option for both heating and cooling your home. Fill out the fields in this calculator by MassCEC and Energy Sage … Read More
Routine maintenance is important for refrigerators. Dirt should be cleaned from the refrigerator coils every six months to a year – more often if there are shedding pets in the home. When coils are dirty with lint, dust, or pet … Read More
Mass Save offers a variety of rebates for energy efficient appliances and tools. Check out the list of available incentives on clothes washers & dryers, lawn equipment, induction stoves, and more on their website.
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