If you were to turn on your shower with the water temperature as high as it can go, would you be afraid to stick your hand in because the water would be too hot and may scald you? If you … Read More
Category Archives: Energy Efficiency
On multiple dates through the month of December, S2A Modular–a builder of sustainable modular homes–is conducting free webinars on modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart home technology. This will be hosted by the CEO, Brian Kuzdas and Dean DeLisle … Read More
Newton’s HeatSmart program makes upgrading to clean heat pump technology for efficient space heating and cooling more accessible for homeowners. Heat pump products are also available for water heating. Take advantage of financial incentives and work with local vetted installers, … Read More
The Riverside project, which was unanimously approved by Newton City Council last week, will achieve a very high standard of environmental performance. A Green Newton team has been meeting with Mark Development leaders about the project for close to two … Read More
Chris Love, a new homeowner in Nonantum, recently undertook a retrofit of his home’s heating system with the help of HeatSmart Newton and its partner installer, New England Ductless. When Love purchased the home (believed to be a teardown candidate) … Read More
Confused about which energy efficiency improvements give you the best return on investment? Wondering if solar panels are worth it? Talk to an Energy Coach! When Newton developed its Climate Action Plan, it recognized that residents would play a major … Read More
Eversource’s Energy Savings Plan is an interactive online planning tool that empowers you with ways to save energy and money. It uses your account information and your responses to a few short questions to build you a customized plan to … Read More
For a limited time Eversource is offering to pay up to 100% of costs for installation and energy saving equipment to eligible Needham, Newton and Watertown small businesses. Previous participants have benefited from new lighting, controls, motors, refrigeration and HVAC … Read More
In this webinar on Tuesday, August 11 at 7pm, author and ‘energy geek’ David Green will talk about what he has done to cut his home’s carbon footprint, heating bill and electricity bill to zero. Green says, “I am saving … Read More
Confused about how to best improve the energy efficiency of your home, take advantage of incentive programs, or want to work towards getting fossil fuels out of your home? Insulation, cold drafts, ice dams, heat pumps, induction cooktops are all … Read More
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