Use less and green the rest.
Use energy more efficiently at home to save money. Then, invest those savings in sustainable improvements to cut down on harmful pollution that threatens our health, economy, and community. We'll show you how.
At home
Energy efficiency
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Top tips to lower your bills
We’ve taken our wealth of energy efficiency expertise and boiled it down into the top 10 most impactful energy efficiency steps you can take in your home.
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Efficiency for renters
Do you rent? You can still improve your home’s energy efficiency – on your own and by working with your landlord. Check out our recommended steps.
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More energy efficiency resources
Still hungry for energy efficiency info? We can help! Keep reading about efficiency strategies for your home and properties. Plus, find links to other resources from our partners.
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Electricity
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Learn about Class 1 renewable energy
Green Energy Consumers matches your electricity usage with Massachusetts Renewable Portfolio Standard qualified “Class 1” Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from projects within New England to ensure that your purchase is truly helping to get more renewable energy on the power grid. Not sure what that means? We’ve laid it all out here.
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Consider solar for your roof
Compare quotes online from vetted installers through EnergySage.
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Join our green power program
You can "green" your electricity usage by making the switch to local, renewable energy. We'll match your electricity consumption by bringing renewable energy onto the New England power grid on your behalf. Your participation helps develop more renewable energy in New England and displace fossil fuels from our electric grid.
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Use electricity when it's the greenest
Get alerts to save energy when the grid is at its dirtiest.
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Electric Vehicles
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Introduction to EVs
Your next car should be electric. It's more practical than you think to switch away from gas. We'll demystify rebates and incentives in Massachusetts, charging, range, and more. The more you know, the more you'll want one!
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Costs & Rebates
It is cheaper to drive a mile on electricity than it is to drive a mile on gasoline and electricity prices are much less volatile than gas prices. Though your electricity costs will go up if you’re charging your EV at home, your gas costs will go down by more.
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Environment & Health
Electric vehicles are a great choice for the environment. EVs are much cleaner than gas-powered cars, which is good news for our climate and for our health.
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Heating
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Heat pumps
Unlike traditional heating systems that burn fuel to generate heat, a heat pump uses electricity to move heat into or out of a building. This transfer of heat, rather than combustion, makes heat pumps a highly efficient option for heating or cooling your home.
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Heating Oil Service
Our heating oil program offers discounts on oil through a local full-service dealer, and helps you use less in the most cost-effective and practical ways possible. We'll advise you on ways to save money and lower your carbon footprint.
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