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Light the Moment with ENERGY STAR®
ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs use less energy, perform at a higher level and last at least 15 times longer than standard light bulbs. LED bulbs come in all shapes, sizes and brightness levels. Find the right one for you and start saving money on your utility bill while helping protect the environment by reducing […]
Save Loads of Money and Energy on Laundry
Clothes washers and dryers that earn the ENERGY STAR® label meet strict energy-efficiency specifications that help you save energy and money while protecting the environment. What’s the impact? Check it out:
Building to Be More Energy Efficient with the ENERGY STAR® Homes Program
Matt Silva is on the cutting edge of building technology. As founder of Portsmouth-based Profile Homes, Silva is focused on “high-performance home design and building science.” The immediate differentiator in Profile’s business model is the ability for customers to build their home online using 3D technology. But Silva is also committed to building net zero […]
New Hampshire Moves Up in Energy Efficiency Scorecard Rankings
NHSaves Partners Help Granite State Break into ACEEE Top 20 The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) released its 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard today, and New Hampshire has moved up in the rankings. The ACEEE scorecard serves as a benchmark of state energy policy and progress, ranking states based on 32 metrics in six key […]
Is It Time to Invest in a New Heating System?
Space heating is a significant energy user in most households. Although it varies by region, heating accounts for more than 40% of the utility bill in a typical U.S. home, according to the Department of Energy. Every autumn, homeowners across the country wonder whether it is time to replace their old heating unit. After all, […]
Winning Drive to Net Zero Competition Homes Combine Comfort and Savings
When Janet Taft decided to move from North Hampton, Mass. to Newbury, N.H. in 2018, she immediately began searching for a builder who was as passionate about constructing a net zero home as she was, both for reasons of energy efficiency and air quality. “I wanted a mold-free home, but I also wanted to be […]
NHSaves Updates Home Energy Audit Process
With fall just around the corner, NHSaves is making it easier than ever for residential customers to assess their home’s energy efficiency and qualify for incentives through the introduction of a new and improved online tool and application process. The updated Home Heating Index (HHI) tool is part of the NHSaves Audits and Weatherization program, […]
Best Practices In Energy Efficiency: Drive To Net Zero Winners Announced
NHSaves Honors Homeowners, Builders and Architects for Projects in Newbury, Sutton and Etna Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on Hand for Ceremony As the first homebuilder to receive certification for a Zero Energy Ready Home in New Hampshire, Unity Homes of Walpole knows what it takes to build green. That experience and know how is on display […]
Save on Energy and Protect the Environment
For many, going green means saving green – as in money – by reducing energy bills. But going green through home energy efficiency also means protecting the environment. Simply put, energy efficiency is about using less energy to get the same job done and, in the process, avoiding high energy bills and unnecessary pollution. Many […]
