East Boston Residents Save!
This June, Renew Boston will host two free energy-saving workshops in East Boston. The first workshop is on Thursday, June 16th at 6:30pm at the Pino Community Center. Or you can join us for the second workshop on Saturday, June 18th at 10:00am at the East Boston Library. NOAH (Neighborhood of Affordable Housing) is co-sponsoring the workshops. More and more East Boston residents are making the...
Read More5 Ways Renters Can Shrink Their Electricity Bills
With warmer weather we get a reprieve from high heat bills, but watch out for climbing electricity bills if you need air conditioning. Here are 5 ways to save electricity and reduce your need for a/c. 1. Employ the newest energy-saving gadgets. LED light bulbs, programmable thermostats, advanced power strips, and water-saving devices, such as low-flow showerheads, will help keep your energy costs...
Read MoreNew Rebates for Smart Thermostats
Have you ever been at work or on vacation and suddenly become worried that maybe you forgot to turn down your thermostat? With a “smart thermostat” and a computer or smart phone, you could easily restore your calm by checking your home’s thermostat remotely. Smart, or internet-connected, thermostats have been commercially available only for a couple of years, but the technology...
Read MoreBig Rebates for Heating Equipment
If your heating system leaves your home too cold or burns too much fuel, it might be time to look into an upgrade. Mass Save® offers generous rebates for high efficiency gas, oil and propane heating equipment. Extra Incentives for Retiring Older, Working Systems. In addition to the standard rebates available to any Mass Save customer who buys a high efficiency system, Mass Save is once again...
Read MoreMore Funds for “Knob and Tube” Rewiring
Good news! Massachusetts has increased funds for insulating homes with older wiring. Many people have not been able to insulate because their homes have an old fashioned kind of wiring called “knob and tube.” Now, the Mass Save “Barrier Mitigation Grant” of up to $3,000 can reduce the cost of replacing those old wires. Follow these three steps to insulate your home and move forward on...
Read MoreSave Money on Your TV Viewing
Over the past decade, home media viewing options have broadened to include broadcast, cable, satellite, and internet TV programs. But the increase in viewing options comes with a price. More options means more electronics and, usually, higher electric bills. To help you understand which option might best fit your lifestyle and energy budget, we’ve researched some different media set-ups....
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