Heating & Energy Savings Resources:
Be Prepared for Winter!
One of the best ways to be prepared for your winter energy costs is to be informed. This page will provide you with quick access to information that will make your home or business more energy efficient, link you to tips, financing options, and fuel assistance.
Energy Efficiency Programs and RebatesMass Save® offers a one-stop resource for homeowners, landlords, renters, small businesses and large commercial and industrial customers across the Commonwealth who want to reduce their energy use and utility bills. Get expert guidance and financial incentives through this initiative from Massachusetts’ gas and electric utilities, energy efficiency service providers and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER).
Do-It-Yourself TipsEven small projects that don’t require a full audit can improve your home’s efficiency. Learn how making adjustments to windows, doors, lights and hot water can lower your energy bill. Click on these helpful links to learn more: Homeowner Energy Saving Tips and Winter Heating Tips.
General Tips:
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Efforts
Energy Efficiency in 90 seconds!
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Although energy efficiency is closely related to energy conservation, the two terms are different. Energy conservation refers to behavior that uses less energy (such as turning off lights), while energy efficiency refers to performing the same tasks, but using more efficient approaches (such as using LEDs instead of incandescent bulbs).
The Nantucket Energy Office aims to empower our local community to save money and minimize total energy demand, by embracing both energy efficiency and conservation techniques. National Grid Budget BillingBilling options and discount rates also are available to help eligible customers who may have difficulty paying their monthly electric bill.
National Grid offers programs to help customers spread payments out more evenly across the year, which are particularly helpful to those on fixed incomes. Discounted rates are based on service area and certain eligibility requirements. For more information about the availability of these rates, customers should contact National Grid at 800-322-3223. Electricity Supplier OptionsDid you know you can choose who supplies the electricity that National Grid delivers to your house or business? It's quick and easy to take control of your energy costs by choosing an energy supplier, many of which can guarantee lower rates than National Grid. Here are some helpful tips:
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Energy Saving Resources
Below are a few resources that offer information about residential and business energy and efficiency ideas, tips, and programs.

More Than 100 Ways to Improve Your Electric Bill
This energy-efficiency brochure provides tips to save energy in every major area of the home: heating, cooling, lighting, cooking, water heating, laundering, and refrigeration. Many tips also can improve your home’s comfort and convenience, while protecting the environment by using energy more wisely.
This energy-efficiency brochure provides tips to save energy in every major area of the home: heating, cooling, lighting, cooking, water heating, laundering, and refrigeration. Many tips also can improve your home’s comfort and convenience, while protecting the environment by using energy more wisely.
US EPA: ENERGY SAVERS (RECOMMENDED!)
Provides tips and steps to maximize a buildings energy performance. Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources: Provides information about energy efficiency programs and initiatives offered to residential and businesses/non-profits in Massachusetts; includes rebates, incentives, loan information and regulatory proceedings.
US Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE):
EERE sponsors various initiatives to build awareness about energy efficiency and renewable energy topics and to coordinate efforts toward specific energy efficiency goals. ICLEI's Profiting from Energy Efficiency Guide:
Online guidebook that address an array of energy efficiency issues such as why to invest in energy efficiency and how to finance energy efficiency measures. |
MASS SAVE: Savings through Energy Efficiency (RECOMMENDED!)
An initiative sponsored by Massachusetts’ gas and electric utilities and energy efficiency service providers that offers a wide range of services, incentives, trainings, and information promoting energy efficiency to help residents and businesses manage energy use and related costs. US EPA: Energy Efficiency:
Provides information on EPA’s clean energy programs, ENERGY STAR efforts, the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool, and much more. Energy Education:
An Energy STAR partner that helps universities, colleges, K-12 schools, and large churches develop energy conservation plans. DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency):
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. |