Heat pump installation has been booming in Massachusetts over the past few years, but 2025 may be the busiest year yet – for good reason. Why? A confluence of factors: Federal tax credits that expire at the end of 2025 Lower seasonal heat pump electric rates for winter 2025-2026 Updated rebates from Mass Save® …and … Read more
Easygoing summer is ending. Time to move into “get things done” fall. Saying goodbye to summer is bittersweet, but look on the bright side: Back-to-school season can re-energize you for new accomplishments, even if you’re not the one headed back to class. Take advantage of that back-to-school momentum. Now is the perfect time to check … Read more
Insulating your home is almost always a good idea – it’s a cost-effective, low-effort way to boost efficiency and make your home more comfortable. But homeowners understandably have questions about the material that will be pumped into their houses, and how it’s going to get there. Are there unexpected safety issues? Long-term risks to the … Read more
Older homes can be challenging to maintain or update, but they do often come with perks: a sense of history, quirks that add character – and practical features that help your home operate more efficiently. Before modern HVAC systems or construction techniques, homebuilders maintained comfortable temperatures however they could. In fact, studies show housing built … Read more
Nearly half of all Americans live with unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report. Ozone and particle pollution (in other words, smog and soot) are a health hazard for millions of people, and wildfire smoke and drought make conditions worse. Other pollutants originate from inside. … Read more
When it gets hot inside the house, the solution seems simple: Just turn up the air conditioning. But you won’t need to dial it up quite as high – and suffer the spike in energy costs– if you’ve tackled some efficiency items first. Before turning up the A/C, make sure you’ve made it as easy … Read more
When your power goes out, what do you do? Hopefully, not much – if you have a ready source of backup power, you can carry on with your day fairly easily. But if you don’t have a backup and want to install one, you need to ask a few key questions: How often do you … Read more
Inefficient systems in your home – poor insulation, sub-optimal HVAC, old electrical, or other problems – might be seriously inflating your energy costs. You want to tackle those problems, but where do you start? What upgrades are worth the cost? How do you find concrete, reliable data and clear next steps to take action? Before … Read more
We all tend to use more electricity in the summer to run our air conditioners and keep our homes cool. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to save on AC expenses without sacrificing comfort. To help you save both energy and money this summer, we’ve gathered some of the best summer energy efficiency tips for … Read more
If your energy costs are out of control, upgrading your attic insulation can help. Attic insulation traps heat inside your home during the winter and blocks it out during the summer. This makes it easier for your heating and cooling systems to keep your home comfortable, so you can run them less frequently and save … Read more
Replacing old windows can make a dramatic difference in your home. Drafts disappear, and the whole house feels more comfortable. You can open the blinds and let natural light in without roasting – or feeling the chill in wintertime. Bonus: New windows can block outside noises much more effectively, and they’re often a big aesthetic … Read more
When you think of electrification upgrades for your home, you’re probably thinking about heat pumps, solar panels, maybe an EV charger. But you can get a big efficiency boost with upgrades to your traditional electrical systems, like the circuit breaker panel or even just the wiring in your walls. Electrical panels’ life expectancy is 20-30 … Read more
