Tuesday, December 2, 12pm. Online. Interest in so-called “balcony solar”— smaller scale, plug and play solar PV systems that homeowners and renters can install themselves — is growing, driven in part by energy affordability concerns and a strong DIY culture. … Read More
Our electric utility, Eversource, has a program called Connected Solutions to help manage the peak electric load on the grid. Managing peak loads becomes especially important in the hottest days of summer, when everyone turns on their air conditioning units … Read More
Gov. Maura Healey’s office announced that more than 100,000 customers across Massachusetts have been enrolled in the state’s new discounted electricity rate for heat pump users. If you were not automatically enrolled, possibly because you didn’t get your heat pump … Read More
Wednesday, November 13, 6–7:15pm. Online. Join this informative webinar and explore the Boston Energy Saver Program, a new initiative designed to improve home energy usage through energy efficiency upgrades and help you save money. The presenters will also discuss the … Read More
New seasonal electricity rates are available to all residential electric customers in Massachusetts who use at least one heat pump for heating. (Electricity in Newton is delivered by Eversource.) This includes both owners as well as renters who receive their … Read More
In addition to the no-cost home energy assessments that help determine how to improve the energy efficiency of your home, Mass Save offers the following cost savings: Upgrade Your Stove, Get $500 Back Get Paid to Ditch Your Old Dehumidifier … Read More
What would an air‑source heat pump system cost for your home? Air-source heat pumps are a flexible, cost-effective and energy-efficient option for both heating and cooling your home. Fill out the fields in this calculator by MassCEC and Energy Sage … Read More
Saturday, October 4, 10am-1pm. The Street (Pond side of 27 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill). Welcome Home is hosting its Fabric of Community Blanket at Chestnut Hill and they need your new or gently used blankets and towels. Bring your donation … Read More
Wednesday, September 24, 7pm. Online. Geothermal networks can take advantage of heat stored deep in the earth to heat and cool buildings, and has significant potential as a clean, renewable energy source for local communities. Boston-based HEET.org has been a … Read More
There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about the health hazards of gas stoves. Not only does cooking with gas generate methane, there can be particulates in the gas that reduce your indoor air quality. If … Read More
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