Airbnb will help some hosts pay for new heat pumps
Airbnb has a new program to help hosts slash carbon pollution by offering them cash rebates to weatherize and electrify their vacation-rental homes — available, for now, in Massachusetts. While Airbnb successfully launched similar programs in the U.K. and France in...
Helping Hosts in Massachusetts make their homes more energy efficient
Key Takeaways Airbnb is offering eligible Hosts in Massachusetts up to $2,500 in grants for energy-efficient improvements that can reduce their heating and air-conditioning costs. Airbnb is partnering with Abode Energy Management to support Hosts in Massachusetts on...
Taking the Heat
As energy costs soar, homeowners are seeking ways to stay warm without breaking the bank.
Participating Contractor Newsletter Q42022
INTRODUCTION Earlier this year, the US Department of Energy (DOE) announced new minimum efficiency standards for an official cold climate certification for heat pumps, developed in conjunction with Energy Star. These national standards are slated to go into effect on...
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to Partner with Abode Energy Management to Perform Newly Developed Home Decarbonization Assessments
CONCORD, MA — August 10, 2022— Abode Energy Management (Abode), a leading provider of utility solutions to reduce residential carbon emissions, is partnering with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) as Home Decarbonization Advisor on MassCEC’s...
Heat Pump Market Insights
Positioned as a clean heating solution to current economic and environmental factors, heat pumps are gaining momentum and forecasted to grow exponentially through 2030.
Contractor Spotlight – Boucher Energy Systems
Providing stellar customer service as an HVAC installer is a delicate task, requiring the contractor to reconcile customer expectations with system constraints. All this needs to be done while educating customers as well. This month’s contractor spotlight is focused...
Manual J: Safety Factors & Air Infiltration
A lot of resources have been created for best practices when conducting a Manual J calculation—and for good reason, since a Manual J is a protocol that is dependent on the user’s inputs and assumptions. Anecdotal evidence from across the industry suggests that the...
Mass Save 2022 Changes
The advent of 2022 promised to bring with it a slew of changes to energy efficiency programs across Massachusetts as the state re-evaluated its climate goals. In February, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) issued an order approving the 2022-2024 Three-Year...
Customer Spotlight – Ellen from Wellesley
It is no secret that replacing a home’s heating system is a time-consuming and daunting process for homeowners with no prior knowledge of the space heating market. As it turns out, it can be an equally challenging experience for homeowners with a background in...
Incorrect Window Calculations
When it comes to performing Manual J calculations, window heating loads represent one of the most challenging elements to estimate given the variations in window placement and sizing. As a result, software programs such as CoolCalc are becoming increasingly popular...
120-Volt Heat Pump Water Heaters to Hit the Market
The new year brings with it an exciting new technology for homeowners, a 120-volt heat pump water heater. While the efficiency improvements and environmental benefits of existing 240-volt heat pump water heaters are well documented, this lower-voltage development will...