ODDS & ENDS Our Weekly News Letter What is the Difference Between a Zero Energy Home and a Zero Energy Ready Home? A Zero Energy Home is a home that generates all the energy it requires. It’s the complete package. With all the necessary ingredients present to produce all the energy, it needs on day…
In Massachusetts, there are now three paths that can be followed to comply with the Massachusetts Energy Code when building a new home or remodeling an existing one. They are as follows: The Base Code The Base Code prescribes the minimum amounts of insulation required in residential new construction and remodeling. As part of the…
According to the EPA website, The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history. IRA’s provisions will finance green power, lower costs through tax credits, reduce emissions, and advance environmental justice. What Does the Inflation Reduction Act Do for the Environment? How Does the Inflation Reduction Act Accomplish…
As a general rule, the higher your electric bill the more going solar will be worth it. Solar panel efficiency has increased significantly over the last 50 years. As technology continues to improve so does solar efficiency. This means homeowners in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will continue to maximize the amount of solar they generate…
What is a Passing HERS Rating Score? A HERS Rating compares a home to be built with a standard reference home that has similar characteristics, such as building type, size and location. On a scale of 0 to 100, the lower the score the better and the more energy efficient the home. Going Forward, is…
What is a Passing HERS Rating Score in Massachusetts? A HERS Rating compares a home to be built with a standard reference home that has similar characteristics, such as building type, size, and location. A scale of 0 to 100 is used. The lower the number the better the score and the more energy efficient…