If you missed the virtual tour of the near-net-zero home project in Belmont by Auburndale Builders and Zero Energy Design, you can now watch the video. ZED’s Matt Genaze and Ryan McCarthy of Auburndale Builders walk you through this high … Read More
Category Archives: Energy Efficiency
Newton has committed to dramatically reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and resident actions an important part of the solution. On March 30, Mayor Fuller introduced Newton’s Energy Coach Liora Silkes, whose role in the City is to help residents adopt cleaner … Read More
Your home’s exterior doors can contribute significantly to air leakage and can also waste energy through conduction–especially if it’s old, not insulated, improperly installed, and/or improperly air sealed. Weatherstripping can reduce the energy losses due to air leakage. New exterior … Read More
During heating season, about 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows. In cooling season, about 76% of sunlight that falls on standard double-pane windows enters to become heat, making your air conditioner work harder to keep your … Read More
The February 4 webinar ‘Heating and Cooling Older Homes for Comfort and Energy Efficiency’ presented information helpful for those that have an older home that needs heating and cooling upgrades, struggles during cold weather, or one that is in need … Read More
Climate Response for New Buildings Hurrah! Most of the larger multi family housing projects planned in Newton are being designed with electric heat pump heating, the appropriate response to the climate emergency, by eliminating the need for burning gas. But … Read More
Lighting accounts for about 10% of the electricity use in the average U.S. home. If you are still using energy intensive incandescent or halogen bulbs, upgrade to energy saving LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), which are inexpensive, last a lot longer, … Read More
The City of Newton has been promoting the HeatSmart Newton program, facilitating the move to electric heat pump technology. Most of the focus to date has been on heating and cooling, but heat pumps also work great for hot water. … Read More
Are you considering a major renovation or addition in the new year? Consider adding high efficiency energy upgrades to your home. The payoff comes in energy savings every month and comfort. In addition, MassSave–a collaborative of utilities and energy efficiency … Read More
Newton is promoting the HeatSmart Newton program, facilitating the move to electric heat pumps for heating, cooling, and hot water. Most Newton households now use natural gas for heating, and some use heating oil or older, inefficient electric technology. In … Read More
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