The arrival of Fall in New England may mean apple picking, raking leaves, pumpkin spice, and flannels to some- but it also means it’s time to switch gears from cooling to heating your home. It is important to schedule professional maintenance for your ductless mini-split system to maintain the perfect efficiency & comfort while prot...
Continue ReadingUpdate 12/27/20: The solar investment tax credit (ITC), which was scheduled to drop to 22% in 2021, will be extended for two more years at 26%! You can learn more about the energy tax credit extensions here. Have you been looking to make the switch to solar? In Massachusetts, it's a no-brainer. It seems that summer isn't going t...
Continue ReadingWe all have that one room in our house that just doesn’t seem to be as well air-conditioned as the rest. Be it humidity or location relative to the rest of the house, that one room in particular just feels a bit off. If you live in Massachusetts and this is applicable to you, then you might be the perfect candidate for a ductless mini s...
Continue ReadingTimes are a little different nowadays and our dollars just don’t seem to go as far. When it comes to cutting costs, think about how you can save on your monthly energy expenses with a virtual home energy audit from Energy Monster! Do I need a virtual home energy audit? As we quickly approach the summer months, making sure that you...
Continue ReadingFall is in full swing! This means the start of cool mornings, apple picking, pumpkin carving, and spooky hay bail rides with friends and family. The season always starts the same: with nice brisk mornings that slowly heat up into the 60s making for great sweater weather. But we all know this doesn’t last long. It will only be a few ...
Continue ReadingSummer is finally here. The sun is out, the kids are home from school, and it’s time to have some summer fun! But despite all of the excitement, are you dreading high energy bills? An inefficient home could be hiking up those utility costs, but can you afford to make upgrades? Let’s face it: you want to spend your money on fun vac...
Continue ReadingMassachusetts has been making great gains in energy efficiency over the past several years, being named the most energy-efficient state in the nation for its eighth consecutive year! With several home energy efficiency programs available to MA residents, it’s easy for homeowners to save money on energy costs—while also reducing ou...
Continue ReadingBy now, you’ve almost certainly heard the buzz about the Mass Save home energy assessment, designed to reduce energy usage in our state by helping homeowners understand and improve their consumption. But have you heard about the Home MVP program sponsored by MassDOER? What is the Home MVP program—and is it the right option for you...
Continue ReadingEveryone is talking about the Mass Save home energy assessment, designed to save homeowners energy and money—but did you know that Mass Save’s services are only for homes in non-municipal towns? So what are you supposed to do if you live in one of Massachusetts’ many municipalities? As an energy-conscious resident, how can yo...
Continue ReadingThis blog was originally published on September 22, 2017. It has been updated for relevancy and accuracy. Did you know that in Massachusetts, you can receive an assessment of your home’s energy usage (and a plan for improvements) at no cost? It’s called the Mass Save home energy assessment, and it aims to reduce your home’s e...
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