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New Client Testimonials just in!
“You have been responsive, happy to explain and answer questions, and have done excellent quality work. You made getting rebates from Mass Save easy, and helped us with what we needed to get the tax savings. Best of all, we’ve already noticed that we don’t need to turn on the heat as often.”
Getting to Fair Cost-Effectiveness Testing
“The suite of tests used to test the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency and other programs funded by systems benefits charges needs fundamental change….. As currently structured and implemented, the tests hinder the design and implementation of residential energy efficiency programs”
Cozy Home is hiring for two positions
Your success will be demonstrated by your ability to apply what you learn, follow instructions, and communicate effectively as a professional. The work will be difficult and dirty. Maintaining the required balance between physical stamina and mental focus will be challenging. You will need to show commitment to the purpose of our work and have a consistent level of energy and positive mental state.
Reflection- end of summer, beginning of busy
The cool summer mornings are welcomed as thoughts of sweaters and fuzzy socks are still romantic, not a prelude to winter. With children back to school, college kids descending, and windows closing at night. Fall is practically here. Home heating fuel prices will remain manageable this heating season, according to the experts, who gather that [...]
Newest Testimonial: real results from a ‘deep energy savings’ project.
This project is a fine example of how utility incentives can go toward projects that achieve ‘deep energy savings’. By doing it right-the-first time and being detail oriented, the energy and comfort performance results are much greater.
Mass Save does Home Performance
The long awaited evolution of the Mass Save program is almost here. In July, Massachusetts rate payers will be able to access Mass Save subsidized energy assessments and rebates for eligible energy efficiency improvements using qualified home performance contractors.
Just in: two client testimonials
Cozy Home Performance services go beyond ‘energy savings’. Customer satisfaction and tangible benefits of the home are the cornerstone of our value. We make your home more comfortable, healthier, and more durable. See our most recent testimonial here..
Cozy Home value: how we are different
“This winter after Cozy Home air sealed and insulated the 2 back closets, finishing off most of what needed sealing and insulating in my home, I had no ice dams, and I use to always have ice dams on the back sides of those 2 closets. Well done, as always, and thank you.”
Amherst condo: 55% airleakage reduction & $2,625 in rebates
A recent attic retrofit project in Amherst achieved 55% air-leakage reduction following advanced air-sealing. The attic was insulated to R-60. As part of the Home Performance Services program with Berkshire Gas, the Mass Save eligible energy efficiency measures received $2,625 in Mass Save rebates.
Damn Ice Dams
Destructive ice damming is a symptom of a flaw in the building’s insulation boundary. It is wise to plan on properly fixing the root causes of ice damming, instead of employing ‘band aid’ fixes year after year. A proper attic solution will give piece of mind, and keep you cozier and energy bills under control.
