Although today’s flat-panel televisions use far less energy than previous models, you can easily increase the savings even more. Go to your TV’s picture set-up menu and choose the “home” or “standard” screen setting – the “vivid” or “retail” settings … Read More
Category Archives: Energy Efficiency
Do you have an old refrigerator or freezer wasting energy? The sponsors of Mass Save® – Cape Light Compact, Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil – are offering no-cost pickup and removal plus a $50 rebate to residential electric customers who … Read More
On Wednesday, September 27, the City launched a Zoning Redesign event series with “Think Globally, Act Locally: Zoning for a Sustainable Newton”. The planning team presented proposals for a stormwater ordinance, green building design and renewable energy/energy efficiency, among other … Read More
As a summer intern with Green Newton, I interviewed Craig Forman, the leader of Newton Goes Solar, to learn about residential solar energy incentives and costs. I hope you will benefit from reading this excerpt from my interview. What are … Read More
An air conditioner’s filters, coils, and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to function effectively and efficiently throughout its years of service. Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures a steady decline in air conditioning performance while energy use steadily increases. Check … Read More
Your refrigerator might be working harder than it needs to. Like your carpets and furniture, your fridge’s condenser coils are often an overlooked area that needs to be cleaned and dusted. Start by unplugging or turning your fridge off from the circuit … Read More
You can improve your gas mileage by 0.6% on average—up to 3% in some cases—by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by about 0.2% for every 1 psi drop in the average … Read More
We occasionally publish “classic” articles that we feel are still relevant to readers. This article is from the Jul/Aug 2009 issue of the Green News. According to the U.S. Dept. of Energy, air conditioners use about 5% of all the … Read More
Qualified residents who have had a Mass Save home energy assessment, or who get one, are eligible for a 75% Mass Save discount – until September 15 – on the TOTAL cost of insulation including all materials and labor! Also, … Read More
Do you have an old refrigerator or freezer wasting energy? The Sponsors of Mass Save® – Cape Light Compact, Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil – are offering no cost pickup and haul away to residential electric customers who recycle their old, … Read More
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