To transform the historic childhood home into a comfortable year-round residence for herself and her husband, Greg, significant updates were required.
As an energy-conscious homeowner, Joanne was already familiar with the Mass Save® energy efficiency programs sponsored by Eversource, having participated in them for a previous property she owned. She turned to Eversource once again to help her achieve her energy efficiency goals for the Marshfield home.
Goal
Under Joanne's parents' ownership, the home underwent a range of updates, including the installation of a new furnace as well as new carpeting and flooring to help weatherize the home.
Joanne's vision for the home included a long list of energy efficiency projects to further improve the property, including installing new windows, updating the breaker box and wiring, and insulating the basement's crawlspace—all while preserving its historical charm. In making the Marshfield house her primary residence, Joanne wanted it to be as energy efficient as possible so that it could comfortably withstand the harsh winters of Massachusetts' South Shore.
Outcome
Eversource connected Joanne with an Energy Specialist for a no-cost Home Energy Assessment. The Energy Specialist evaluated the home's energy efficiency and created a custom action plan outlining the most cost-effective and energy-saving upgrades.
First, to ensure compliance with current building codes, RISE, an Eversource approved energy efficiency contractor, had a licensed electrician move the breaker box to its own closet, install a new meter, and replace associated wiring.
The project team also inspected the crawlspace and made a number of improvements. To address energy loss, the crawlspace was air-sealed to prevent unwanted drafts and lined with waterproof sheeting as a vapor barrier to prevent moisture infiltration. Joanne received over $4,000 in incentives to insulate the crawlspace with rigid foam board to keep out the cold.
Altogether, these upgrades will reduce the Golden's energy usage by over 94 therms annually, which is equivalent to avoiding the CO2 emissions that would arise from driving over 1,300 miles in a gas-powered car. Joanne's home is now more than capable of surviving the harsh New England winters, and it has lost none of its historical charm in the process.
“After installing a water tank at my former residence, I found Eversource and their contractors to be subject matter experts who helped guide me to the best energy efficient products and solutions. For this property, I knew I wanted to engage with them again – and they didn't disappoint. The RISE Energy Specialist listened to the issues and helped flesh out a plan for the whole house. I'm grateful to Eversource for administering these Mass Save programs and being a trusted resource for energy efficiency solutions.”
– Joanne Golden, Homeowner
