4 Green Home Improvements That Result in Serious ROI for Boston Area Homeowners

By boosting the green profile of your Boston area home, you can feel good about doing what you can to save energy and help the environment. Adding energy-efficient features to your home, however, can also save you a significant amount of money each month on heating, cooling and utility costs. The right green home improvements can pay off almost immediately.

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Playing Facebook’s Power House Game Leads to Subconscious Energy Savings, Study Shows

Many of Facebook’s games may be considered harmless, entertaining time-wasters. However, a more recent game on the social media platform has the potential to increase players’ awareness of energy efficiency and subconsciously lead them to make better energy usage choices, a recent study shows.

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Smart Technology: How Home Automation Can Lead to Greater Energy Efficiency

smart home technologyIn recent years, technology has evolved to the point where the majority of systems, appliances, and equipment in an entire home can be controlled from a single computer or mobile device. These types of “smart homes” have made it extremely easy for homeowners to enjoy the benefits of technology, including precise operational control that saves energy and money. Smart home technology and energy efficiency are a natural combination in the most technologically advanced homes of today.

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A New Home Addition Provides the Perfect Time to Use Green Practices

green home additionIf the new year brings plans for an addition to your Massachusetts home, you have the perfect opportunity to apply green practices to make the new space more energy efficient. With the proper application of green materials and technologies, you can improve your home’s energy efficiency, boost indoor air quality, and increase overall comfort while also saving energy and money. Here are a few easy ways you can take advantage of the benefits of a green home addition.

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How to Choose the Right Energy Saving Light Bulb for Each Fixture in Your Newton MA Home

energy saving light bulbsChoosing light bulbs is no longer a simple matter of buying a preferred brand with the right wattage. New types of energy saving light bulbs give you a wide choice of lighting types that reduce energy usage while providing all the illumination you need for every fixture in your home.

Here are some of the most common energy saving light bulbs with information on where they can be the most useful.

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