The weather has been mild lately, but we all know that winter is just around the corner, and with it higher energy bills. The Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee is promoting a way to help residents lower their utility bills, and do some good for the environment at the same time. Read on for more details.
The Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee would like to invite you to sign up for a free Home Energy Assessment provided by Mass Save. Mass Save is an initiative sponsored by Massachusetts’ gas and electric utility companies. Mass Save works closely with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to provide a wide range of services, incentives, trainings, and information promoting energy efficiency.
The first step to reducing energy costs and increasing comfort in your home is a Home Energy Assessment. After you schedule an appointment, an energy efficiency expert will assess your home’s current energy consumption and provide a custom list of recommendations for achieving improved energy use in your home. From here you can develop your own plan and make your way toward an energy efficient home.
A Home Energy Assessment usually takes 1 to 2 hours to complete. It utilizes a “house as a system” approach to focus on your home’s thermal envelope (shell insulation and air leakage) and the mechanical systems to identify cost effective energy efficiency opportunities. Regardless of the fuel you use, Mass Save will evaluate all opportunities for you to save energy.
To schedule an Energy Assessment, call 1‐866‐527‐7283. A Mass Save representative will assist you in scheduling an appointment. Because Southborough’s electric power service provider is National Grid; Southborough residents qualify for the free assessment. If you are considering the replacement of either your heating or cooling appliances, this assessment will provide you with incentives that can only be obtained as a result of having the assessment completed.
The The Southborough Green Technology and Recycling Committee meets on a regular basis at the Southborough DPW building at 7:30 PM on the first Thursday of each month, and they invite residents to attend. If you would like more information about committee activities, contact Carl Guyer at carl.guyer@gmail.com.
