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Loie Hayes and Anna Vanderspek

Fish Can Ride Electric, Too

For the past year or so, we’ve been working with fisheries businesses up and down the Massachusetts coast to learn what they’re already doing to reduce their energy costs and emissions, and to help them find new energy and emissions saving opportunities. Many companies are interested in solar and energy efficiency, and increasingly they are considering electric vehicles (EVs). Since we all need a good news story, here’s a cool video of one fisherman who’s made the switch to an EV truck for his business! 

Loie Hayes and Anna Vanderspek

Save Energy: Update Your Heating Equipment

If your heating system leaves your home too cold or burns too much fuel, it might be time to look into an upgrade.  Consumers in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island should pay close attention to incentives being offered by utilities.  Gas and oil prices have been low the last couple of years, which makes now a good time to invest some of your fuel savings into making your home more efficient.  The payoff will be big when fuel prices rebound (not if, when). Read on to learn more about the incentives and rebates in your state.

Loie Hayes and Anna Vanderspek