Home Energy Efficiency Tips

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…

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…

Yes, you can and should put insulation against a roof with a sloped ceiling. Read this article to learn more about sloped ceiling insulation benefits, especially for older homes here in Southern New England. Does Roof Insulation Make a Difference? You bet it does. There is an easy way to tell whether your attic needs…