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When Air Conditioning Is a Must, Use These TipsApril 6, 2017
With the National Weather Service predicting a hotter than average summer for the Northeast this year, there will likely be a point when your shades and fans aren’t enough to keep your home cool and comfortable. If you don’t have central air conditioning, you might consider putting in a window air conditioner. If you reach that point, the following tips for selecting and installing your air conditioner will help keep your home cool—and help you save energy—as the weather heats up.
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Renters can be savers with these energy-efficient tips and tricksApril 6, 2017
Are you interested in saving energy, lowering your energy bills and enjoying a more comfortable home this spring…but you currently rent?
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A Recipe for an Energy Efficient ThanksgivingApril 6, 2017
You’d be surprised to know just how much energy you can consume while preparing your delicious feast and the effects this can have on your monthly energy bill. So we have compiled the perfect “recipe” for a decadent, energy efficient Thanksgiving dinner - just for you!
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Ways to Use Appliances More EfficientlyApril 6, 2017
Fortunately, for every energy-hungry appliance, there are specific ways to decrease its energy use and save money.
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MA- Energy Modeling for Commercial Compliance Pathways (Parts 1- 4)
Understand the modeling requirements associated with the Targeted Performance Path and the Relative Performance Path for MA Commercial Stretch Energy Code compliance. Comprehend the modeling requirements for special cases including core-and-shell projects and first-time tenant fit outs. Develop a high-level, basic understanding of MA Stretch 2023 mandatory requirements and the types of 90.1 mandatory requirements that projects are required to comply with. Understand how to use energy modeling results to extract the information needed to demonstrate compliance with the Targeted Performance Path. Learn to establish model inputs for specific systems and components. For example, OA CFM rates for the Targeted Performance Path. Articulate energy modeling requirements of the Relative Performance Path that deviate from the ASHRAE 90.1 Performance Rating Method. List the documentation that must be submitted to code officials for projects following performance paths of compliance.
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Three Quick Tips for Cutting Energy WasteApril 6, 2017
Lowering energy waste is a great way to save money, yet sometimes you don’t realize just how much energy your lighting and appliances are wasting. We traveled across Massachusetts to test people’s knowledge of common sources of energy waste around the house, and to share some tips for avoiding this excess energy use. Check out the video below, and read our three quick tips for cutting energy waste, to see whether you’re missing out on these opportunities to save energy and money.
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Five Energy-Saving Hacks for Tasty Holiday TreatsApril 6, 2017
With the holiday season already underway, many of us are looking forward to enjoying our favorite holiday dishes and desserts, like oven-roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, or fresh-baked sugar cookies. But there’s one side dish we’d all rather avoid: higher electric bills. Kitchen appliances—such as ovens, stoves, and refrigerators—are used heavily during the holiday season, as we spend more time preparing meals for family and friends. So, this year, we’ve put together five easy-to-follow tips for creating energy-efficient meals that you, and your wallet, will enjoy.
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National Energy Awareness MonthApril 6, 2017
Did you know that October is National Energy Awareness Month? How you use energy has an impact on everything around you, not just your immediate surroundings. Saving energy can not only save you a significant amount of money, but also help you to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
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Mass Save® HEAT Loan makes energy savings more affordableDecember 21, 2017
To make energy saving solutions more accessible to all Massachusetts residents, the Sponsors of Mass Save are offering HEAT Loan financing with generous payment terms.
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Score a Touchdown for Energy EfficienyApril 6, 2017
As our use of home electronics changes while we begin to switch from beach season to couch season, you can change how much energy they use by following our playbook to better home electronic efficiency.