Mass Save 2011 Redesign- a proposal
A group of home performance contractors submitted a proposal for Mass Save RCS program redesign at the August 10th EEAC (energy efficiency advisory council) meeting.
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HOME STAR wanes, but MA is buzzing
Fortunately in Massachusetts we have lots to do to maximize existing Mass Save program opportunities and continue to build our Commercial/Institutional services- a very promising market.
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HOME STAR text is released in Senate
Cozy Home Performance is a BPI Accredited firm. As Gold Star approved, we look forward to delivering federal rebates to homeowners in Western MA for comprehensive energy efficiency improvements that achieve 20-50% energy savings.
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PACE in MA July 30th
PACE programs are particularly needed in Massachusetts where municipalities, spurred by the Green Communities Act, are eager for useful tools to implement local energy efficiency programs that can successfully leverage utility energy efficiency programs.
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PACE legislation and law suit
On Thursday Congressman Mike Thompson was joined by 29 co-sponsors in introducing the “PACE Assessment Protection Act of 2010″. This bill seeks to safeguard our nations PACE programs from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Finance Agency
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PACE enabling legislation in Massachusetts
PACE is going to provide municipalities with a tool to leverage greater investment in energy efficiency measures that target deep savings with relatively long paybacks. This is especially needed as Mass Save has been slow to adopt energy savings measures that deliver deeper energy savings, due to strict cost-effectiveness metrics regulated by DPU.
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Thoughts on a Mass Save Assessment
I was very impressed by my Assessment Provider’s knowledge and skills! Frank has over 1.5 years experience as an energy auditor and air sealer with CET- he was professional, knew the BPI protocol like the back of his hand …
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PACE financing bogged down by FHFA
The irony is that Fannie and Freddie were bailed-out as a result of a failed business model of dolling out mortgages- an act that almost brought down our entire economy. Now FHFA has a problem with forward thinking communities using a creative and safe financing mechanism to help American homeowners invest in energy efficiency.
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Cozy Home to be Home Star Gold ready.
With four BPI (Building Performance Institute) Certified professionals on staff and a business model that focuses on residential building science informed retrofits, we are more than ready to subscribe to the BPI quality assurance and oversight program.
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A HPContractor’s Mass Save Challenge
“I became a HERS Rater, took BPI courses and became certified for BPI’s Building Analyst and Multifamily designations, I attended weatherization seminars, attended the National Fiber Training, attended the MassSave Boot Camp, attended and became certified for the EPA’s RRP Rule, and certified my firm.”
