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“To Recap” – What Is an All-Electric Home? An All-Electric Home is powered entirely by electricity, without any fossil fuels such as natural gas, propane or oil being used for space heating, hot water or cooking. These homes may or may not incorporate solar or other types of renewable energy generation. You can read the…

Going solar is a great way to reduce your energy costs and lower your carbon footprint, but it’s important to determine whether it’s the right choice for you. Read How To Determine If Solar Panels Are Right For You to see if solar is an option for you this spring. Building A New Home In…

Residential Renovations and Additions to Single-Family Homes & Multi-Family Three Stories or Less Welcome to our comprehensive Mass Save checklist for residential renovations and additions to single-family homes and multi-family buildings with three stories or less. Mass Save is a collaborative program designed to help Massachusetts residents save energy and money by offering valuable rebates…

ODDS & ENDS Our News Letter   What Is an All-Electric Home? An All-Electric Home is powered entirely by electricity, without any fossil fuels such as natural gas, propane or oil being used for heating, hot water or cooking. Many of these homes incorporate solar or other types of renewable energy generation with or without…

ODDS & ENDS Our News Letter What is Better, Spray Foam or Fiberglass Batt Insulation? In most cases, spray foam. Here’s why: Do You Need Attic Ventilation with Spray Foam Insulation? Answer: It depends on where the spray foam insulation is applied. Consider the following: Sealed Attic: – Using Spray Foam It is common practice…

ODDS & ENDS Our News Letter What Is Spray Foam Insulation? Spray foam is a self-adhering polyurethane mixed with water and sprayed on using a nozzle connected to a hose. Spray foam conforms to contours and expands to completely fill spaces, seal gaps and cures quickly. Essentially, it insulates whatever it sticks to. Depending on…