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How cold is it really? An intro to heating degree days
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been cold — cold for the last couple of months! It has me wondering whether this winter has been colder than others. I’m not an energy expert, but I took this curiosity...
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Does your school waste money when you’re not there?
Massachusetts is spending more than $600 million per year on increasing energy efficiency by replacing equipment. It’s a great strategy, and it gets results. But it’s not the only way to save energy....
View ArticleThe DOER Fall Newsletter featured our Natick project
Great visibility for Natick! The Massachusetts DOER featured our project in their fall newsletter. We are implementing Peregrine Focus on Building Performance in three of Natick’s buildings. The town’s...
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We Google at work. Should we Nest, too?
Nest thermostat Smart thermostats are back in the news again with Google’s $3.2 billion acquisition of Nest. Should we all jump on board (or into the nest) at work and use them to whip our HVAC systems...
View ArticleWhat did people talk about at the 2014 MMA meeting?
At our booth, we did an informal survey of the energy projects people found most interesting in their own community. Solar was the big winner. Out of 15 communities that responded, 10 are putting solar...
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Islands in the Storm: Microgrids for Massachusetts cities and towns
Superstorm Sandy threw almost all of lower Manhattan into darkness – except New York University. With its buildings still radiating light, the university’s Washington Square campus stood in stark...
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Defining the Smart Grid
Celebrities dominate a sizeable chunk of public attention, whether garnering fascination or spurning lively criticism. Arguably less controversial, but perhaps equally as enigmatic, is an on-trend...
View ArticleA smart grid for Massachusetts – It’s the new normal
Massachusetts has been talking about the smart grid for years. A new order from the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (MA DPU) will turn that talk into action. Here’s how. First, the MA DPU...
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4 Ways Smart Meters Make You Smarter
Everybody likes to be smart. And smart meters can make you smart! How? Download this e-book to learn 4 ways the magic happens.
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How much energy does Massachusetts use on home heating?
It’s a burning question in a polar vortex. Get your answer here in real-world terms, along with gratuitous pictures of cold animals, in this month’s e-book.
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