Saithlyn, Dorchester – Owner of a Two Family Home
“I was having such a difficult time with my utility bills. My natural gas bill was out of control and I couldn’t understand what was happening. I applied for fuel assistance and I didn’t qualify. I heard about Renew Boston and they came in to do an energy audit. Low and behold, the auditor told me that all the heat was going through my roof, because I didn’t have any insulation in my attic, it was completely empty. Now, my gas bill has been cut in half and I can’t thank the Next Step Living and the Renew Boston team enough. In addition, National Grid put me on a payment plan. I do see the change, and I am so glad that this program is available. I will be spreading the word about this program.”
Saithlyn was one of Renew Boston’s first customers. She was spending over $400 a month to heat her home with natural gas during the winter, but most of the heated air was lost through her attic due to improper insulation. In one day, the Renew Boston contractor, Next Step Living, fully insulated her attic and walls. Saithlyn’s heating bills dropped instantly, and her home comfort increased – no more drafts. This winter, she has seen her heating bills decrease by $200 a month.
