Home Energy Efficiency Tips

ODDS & ENDS Our News Letter       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. Solar Panel Installation Factors To Consider Here are some factors to consider when deciding whether to install solar…

ODDS & ENDS Our News Letter                                                       How to pass a HERS rating in Massachusetts got a little harder starting this year and will get even more difficult in…

ODDS & ENDS Our News Letter                                                       In the last column, we spoke about what goes into the thermal envelope of a Zero Energy Home. In this column, we…

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…

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…