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2019 Net Zero Competition Homes Winners Combine Comfort and Savings
In the future, John and Barbara Williams see a day when electric cars become the norm, and they want to be ready. That’s one of the reasons that led them to build a home that would be as energy efficient—and energy productive—as possible. The result is a 1,300-square-foot home in Franconia named winner of the […]
How to Teach Your Kids to Be More Energy Efficient at Home…and Have Fun!
Learning how to be more energy efficient is a practice that starts at home, but it goes beyond shutting off lights and turning down the heat. Those practices are absolutely part of making your home more energy efficient, but it extends to how we use the appliances, devices and gadgets in our everyday lives. We […]
7 Tips For Saving Energy While Working from Home!
If you find yourself working from home these days, there are lots of great ways to keep your energy costs down while still maintaining a productive and comfortable workspace. Check out these seven simple tips on how you can reduce your energy consumption—it’s so easy, you can get started today!
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 […]
