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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.
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."
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.
What is lurking in your crawlspace?
In heating-dominated climates, 40% or more of the air you breathe in your home originated in your crawl space. Improving dank crawlspaces is a clear way to benefit house IAQ (indoor air quality), comfort, and energy efficiency, yet it is surprising that many homeowners aren't in the know.
2020 Clean Energy Plan and the missing ‘Middle Energy Retrofit’
Mass 2020 Clean Energy Plan: "deep energy improvements, which substantially improve building energy performance, should be encouraged in a way they are not in the existing program structure."