From leaf blowers to lawnmowers, reduce your home’s carbon footprint by swapping out your gas-powered lawn equipment with battery-powered equipment and get a $30-75 rebate. Battery-powered lawn equipment is lighter, easier to maneuver and requires less maintenance. Plus, making the … Read More
Starting in 2023, the financial incentives for installing heat pumps are significantly higher than incentives in 2022. There are new federal tax credits (including some for electrical upgrades) and increased Mass Save 0% interest loan limits. Plus, the federal Inflation … Read More
Financing your home energy upgrades just got easier in 2023. The maximum loan amount available through the Mass Save program for qualifying energy-efficient upgrades has been increased from $25,000 to $50,000. For heat pumps, the maximum loan is $50,000, and … Read More
Replacing single-pane windows with double-pane windows that have high-performance glass may be cost effective, but you could also consider installing low emissivity (low-e) storm windows. Installing interior or exterior energy-efficient storm windows that are rated by the Attachment Energy Rating … Read More
Thursday, February 9 from 12-1pm. Online. Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts. Join this webinar to learn the latest on: … Read More
The City of Newton is aggressively pursuing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. A significant part of these efforts is how we approach the design and construction of our new and renovated school and municipal buildings, like the projects at … Read More
Fireplace flues are made from metal, and over time, repeated heating and cooling can cause the metal to warp or break, creating a channel for air loss. To seal your flue when not in use, consider an inflatable chimney balloon. … Read More
You may not be able to completely mitigate cold weather’s effect on your fuel economy, but you can do some simple things to help you operate your car more efficiently: Gasoline Engines: Park your car in a warmer place, such … Read More
The City of Newton has a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. It’s going to take increased funds to transition our buildings to clean energy. Currently, many municipal and school buildings have old HVAC systems powered by gas and oil. … Read More
Thursday, January 26 at 1pm. Online. During the webinar there will be a walkthrough of all the new tax credits available. There will also be a panel of experts to answer your questions in breakout groups about how to go … Read More
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