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April 05, 2023 Residential Blog
Energy Savings Earn Big Rewards: ENERGY STAR Names Mass Save Sponsors 2023 Partner of the Year

The Sponsors of Mass Save are proud to receive, for the third consecutive year, the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

September 23, 2022 Residential Blog
Customers report overwhelming satisfaction with heat pump installation and performance.

Eversource, a proud sponsor of Mass Save, recently issued a heat pump satisfaction survey to thousands of residential customers who have received heat pump rebates over the past two years.

May 10, 2022 Residential Blog
Saving energy pays off—Mass Save® Sponsors earn 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year

The Sponsors of Mass Save® are proud and honored to have received the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for 2022 for their work on promoting ENERGY STAR certified products to residents.

December 20, 2021 Residential Blog
Save Money with Advanced Power Strips

Today’s modern technology has embedded itself into every aspect of our daily lives. From Wi-Fi enabled TVs and virtual reality gaming systems, to Bluetooth speakers and robot vacuums, our electronics have become increasingly complex with newer versions hitting the market every day. With numerous cords and limited outlets in your home, you’ve probably enlisted the support of a power strip to help power all your devices. While technology around us advances, power strips, up until recently, have remained relatively unchanged. Thankfully, now there are advanced power strips to replace older models that help you save on energy costs.

August 26, 2021 Residential Blog
What does it mean to buy ENERGY STAR® certified appliances?

When you shop for appliances and electronics for your home, do you look for the blue label? We're talking about ENERGY STAR.The program was created by the US Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency as a way to help consumers and businesses protect the environment by saving energy and reducing CO2 emissions.

July 22, 2021 Residential Blog
Three Steps to Buying the Right Air Conditioner

In ancient times, the Greeks and Romans called the four or so weeks at the peak of summer the “dog days” – the time when Sirius, the dog star, rises just before the sun. In those days, hot, sluggish, steamy weather often led to sickness, famine, or other catastrophes.

November 10, 2021 Residential Blog
How to get the most from your ductless heat pump this winter

Ductless heat pumps, commonly known as mini-splits, are an efficient heating and cooling solution that can keep Massachusetts residents comfortable all year round, even in very cold temperatures.

July 13, 2021 Residential Blog
How a Virtual Home Energy Assessment Helped One Framingham Home Family’s Drafty Home Become Good As New

After the COVID-19 pandemic put his family’s plans to buy a new home on hold, they decided to make the best of their current situation and make some much-needed improvements to their existing home, starting with a no-cost home energy assessment.

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