Fall 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 ...

This blog was originally published on March 22, 2016. It has been updated for relevancy and accuracy. 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 insp...

By now, you’ve certainly heard the buzz about ductless mini splits - the air conditioning units that are small, efficient, and simple to install. There are countless benefits of a ductless system for MA homeowners, which makes the decision easy for many. But others may not be so sure. Is a ductless system really the right option f...

Have you heard about ductless mini-split air conditioners? These units are rapidly growing in popularity, and with another hot New England summer looming, you may be wondering if this is the right cooling option for you. But what is a mini split? How do they work? And most importantly, why are they so popular? What is a Mini Split? ...

This blog was originally published on October 27, 2014 and has been updated for relevant information. Congratulations! You’ve started on the path to energy efficiency by completing a home energy audit. This is the first step to a more efficient home - and lower monthly energy bills. After your thorough inspection, your energy aud...

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 ...

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...

If you’ve lived in New England, even for a short time, you know the weather here is unpredictable. For example: in winter you may find yourself hunkering down for a snowstorm or outside enjoying 70-degree weather, resulting in fluctuations in your energy bills. When these expenses get out of hand, it's oftentimes best to address the...

Are you ready to start saving energy, money, and the environment this winter? Let’s face it: keeping a home warm through the winter is not an easy task. If your solution is simply to blast the heat for three months straight, you’re going to waste a lot of energy - and wasted energy means higher bills. So how can you make sure yo...