Summer has finally arrived! Before you bust out the sunscreen and make for the outdoors, you’ll want to ensure that your home is also ready for summer’s heat. These ten home preparation tips will help your home stay cool without skyrocketing your energy bill. 1. Install a programmable thermostat. These nifty devices allow you...

By now, you’ve probably heard about the no-cost home energy audit offered by Mass Save. Whether you’ve heard ads on the radio or seen them on TV, visited contractors’ websites, or received letters in the mail offering to inspect your home, one thing is clear; there is no shortage of contractors looking to help you with your home...

Looking for a simple way to control the temperature in your home while saving some money? Ductless mini splits are affordable, energy-efficient, and don’t take up much space. They allow you to heat or cool only the rooms you use, and they can easily be controlled with a smartphone app or remote. If you’re considering installing a...

Are you ready to start saving energy in your home? If you’ve been looking to be more energy-efficient, you’ve probably heard about the Mass Save home energy assessment designed to help homeowners locate areas of inefficiency in their homes and make energy-efficient upgrades. If you want a more efficient home, a home energy audit ...

Have you been considering a Mass Save home energy assessment? You’ve heard about the process and you’ve been promised that getting an assessment will save you money, but what does that really mean? How does an assessment save you money, and is it really worth it? The Assessment During a home energy assessment, an energy audito...

Did you know that a Mass Save home energy assessment could be your first step towards an energy efficient home? Energy efficiency is more important now than ever before. Being conscious of your home energy use can reduce not only your ecological footprint but your utility costs as well. You're probably wondering what exactly is included i...

Without a doubt, air conditioning has allowed people across the globe some much-needed relief from the heat. With it, we’re able to live in hotter regions comfortably, can enjoy full-length movies at the theater during hot summer nights, and are able to drive to and from work without having to pack a daily change of clothing.  Mode...

Summer is a time for warm days and fun -- swimming at the beach, flipping burgers in the back yard, and riding in the car with the top down. But all that that fun can come to a grinding halt when you see the impact air conditioning has on your home energy bills. But don't sweat it. Once the temperature hits the 80s, there's a real coo...

With new gadgets and devices on the market, there are more ways than ever to save money on your energy bills. While there are plenty of products out there to help you go solar, there are also other alternatives to saving energy. Here are five home gadgets you need to make your home not only more energy-efficient, but also more comfor...

It doesn't take a true New Englander to know that the weather in Massachusetts is extremely unpredictable. One day, it's hot. The next day, it's scorching. The day after that is cold and rainy. Don't even get us started on humidity! The constant change in weather makes picking out your outfit in the morning difficult, never mind thinkin...