Energy Efficiency Archives

Apr 09, 2024

The Truth about Climate Anxiety and How to Address It

Climate anxiety can be an isolating feeling. But the good news is, you’re not alone – and there are ways to find hope even when it might feel like there’s none left.

Person holding up a painted sign that says "systems change, not climate change."

Jul 13, 2023

Heat Pumps Can Keep You Cool in the Summer

When temperatures climb, this climate-friendly technology can help keep you cool, too

Heat pumps on the outside of a grey, wooden home while it is sunny outside.

Apr 14, 2023

This Earth Day, Let’s Commit to Getting Smart About Federal Climate Investments

This Earth Day, the U.S. Congress has finally given us a climate milestone to celebrate. How can we ensure that these momentous investments do not get squandered?

Solar panels on a commercial building in Massachusetts

Apr 12, 2023

5 Things To Do On Earth Day

Earth Day is almost here! It’s our moment to honor our planet by taking concrete action to preserve the environment and fight climate change. After all, as the saying goes, there’s no Planet B. So, this year, let’s celebrate Earth Day by pairing our small local efforts with BIG collective actions that can really… Continue reading 5 Things To Do On Earth Day

Mar 31, 2023

What is the Massachusetts Clean Heat Standard?

If you live in a home with an oil or gas furnace or boiler, like most people in Massachusetts, turning up the heat is the end of an unseen odyssey for your heating fuel. Between drilling, refining, and transport, fuels can travel thousands of miles before they are delivered into homes and burned for heat.… Continue reading What is the Massachusetts Clean Heat Standard?

A hand adjusts the temperature on a thermostat to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mar 31, 2023

Massachusetts Clean Heat Standard: Policy and Regulatory Analysis

If done correctly, a new state program could help slash climate and health-damaging pollution while promoting clean, electric heat for all Massachusetts residents.

A hand adjusts the temperature on the thermostat to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mar 16, 2023

What Is Energy Efficiency?

Energy efficiency is not just about conserving energy or changing your old lightbulbs. It’s about getting more bang for your buck with every appliance – and making sweeping changes so that every level of our economy can do the same.