The August 11 Charles River Regional Chamber webinar ‘Dispelling Myths about Net Zero & Passive House Buildings’ is now available on video. Though targeted for those in the development, building and real estate sectors, the content is of interest to … Read More
Category Archives: Energy Efficiency
Rising gas prices are encouraging more drivers to consider an electric vehicle (EV). But even before oil prices shot up this year, electric cars were saving their drivers money on fuel costs. On Thursday, August 25 from 12-1pm join this … Read More
Last month, as Massachusetts and 27 other states grappled with a dangerous and record-shattering heat wave, the Legislature passed a far-reaching climate bill that hastens the Commonwealth’s transition to renewable energy, zero-emission vehicles, efficient buildings, and clean forms of heating … Read More
Massachusetts State Senator Cindy Creem has shown a genuine commitment to her constituents to get climate solutions enacted into law. Nevertheless, it was her granddaughter’s concerns about the climate crisis that prompted her to do even more to work for … Read More
Sunrise of Newton is a senior living community in Newton Corner that opened in 2021. Owned by Sunrise Senior Living, which operates approximately 280 such properties in the U.S. and Canada, the design for Sunrise of Newton took into consideration … Read More
Heat Pump Dryers are rated ENERGY STAR’s most efficient dryers on the market and use one quarter or less energy than a typical electric resistance or gas dryer. They use heat pump technology to move heat rather than create it … Read More
Depending on your cooling system, cooling your home can have a big impact on your energy use and drive up your bill. If you’re looking to cut costs and save energy, try the Cooling Cost Calculator by Eversource. You’ll be able … Read More
The Charles River Regional Chamber (Newton, Needham, Wellesley and Watertown) is hosting the webinar ‘Dispelling Myths about Net Zero & Passive House Buildings’ on Thursday, August 11 from 9-10am. Recognizing the growing demand to make residential building energy efficient, an … Read More
Heat pumps are great for heating and cooling your home, but did you know this same technology can also be used to heat your water? It’s a good idea to proactively replace your water heater every 8-10 years, so if … Read More
Last week, the legislature took a significant step forward on the road to a net-zero future by passing the 2022 Climate and Clean Energy Bill. This bill’s key components move us closer to achieving the Commonwealth’s net-zero by 2050 mandate … Read More
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