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Unique ways to save energy in your home

We came across a neat way to repurpose pipe insulation into a door draft guard, courtesy of LifeHacker.com. This DIY draft guard can be made for less than $1.50 per door, which is just a fraction of the cost of the Twin Draft Guard as seen on TV. Check it out on Lifehacker.com.

Posted at 12/05/2011 09:24 AM by Madelene Cheney
Categories: energy efficient, Do It Yourself, Home Renovation and Repairs

Sign up for a No-Cost home energy assessments.

I know it is hard to believe… we are expecting snow tonight and it’s not even Halloween yet. It’s a bold sign that winter is coming, whether we like it or not. If you have not done so already, it may be time to evaluate the energy efficiency of your home. You can help control costs and lower your energy bills by 10%-50% by making simple adjustments throughout your home. Eliminating drafts and annual tune ups on your heating system are just a few inexpensive energy efficient measures. The good news is you don’t have to go it alone.

Mass Energy Consumer Alliance offers FREE home energy assessments. Mass Energy will provide you with an evaluation of your home and offer instant energy saving measures and recommendations to help save energy.
 
Sign up today for your no-cost home energy assessment: http://nextsteplivinginc.com/mass-energy/?outreach=Mass%20Energy
 
MassSave offers income eligible programs to help manage energy costs. To help promote these programs your local utilities and energy efficiency providers have joined with the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) and Low-Income Energy Affordability Network (LEAN). For this program you do need to meet eligibility requirements being your total household income must be below than 60% of the median income in Massachusetts. To find out if you qualify for these programs call Mass Save® at 866-527-SAVE (7283).
 
Locally, Quincy Community Action Program offers utility sponsored energy conservation programs. Through National Grid or NStar customers can receive a free appliance and electrical use audit. In some cases customers may receive energy efficient light bulbs or possibly more efficient appliances. Call QCAP for more information at (617) 479-8181 x301
 
Follow this link to find a community action program in your area - http://app1.ocd.state.ma.us/fuel/Default.aspx
Posted at 10/27/2011 12:53 PM by Madelene Cheney
Categories: energy efficient, community action programs, Quincy MA