Insulate and Weatherize

Summary: Insulation for free or minimum charge

Description

Most Newburyport homes were built before 1970. If you live in one of these older homes, the insulation in your walls may not meet modern energy efficiency standards. And almost every home in Newburyport could use air sealing to reduce gaps that allow in cold air. For perspective, an older home probably has at least 250% more air infiltration than a new construction home today. That is a lot of cold air sweeping into your home making it uncomfortable and expensive to heat.

5 Benefits to Consider:

Adding more insulation to your home is one of the “biggest bang for your buck” home improvements you can make. Here are five ways you can benefit by improving the insulation in your home.

Improve comfort.
Insulation slows heat transfer. In the winter, adequate insulation will keep the warmth from your heating system inside. In the summer, the warmth outside will stay outside. In both cases, proper insulation will improve the comfort of your home, no matter the season.

Give your heating and cooling system a break.
Because insulation adds greater temperature control to your home, your heating and cooling system won’t have to run as much to compensate for temperature drops or increases. The result is less wear and tear on your equipment, which reduces the likelihood of maintenance issues and prolongs the life of your heating and cooling system.

Reduce energy costs.
When you’re heating and cooling system doesn’t have to run as much, that’s energy and money you’re saving. It’s as simple as that.

Reduce noise from outside
Insulation can also create a sound barrier between your home and the outside world. If you live on a busy street, adding insulation can reduce the amount of sound you hear from car or foot traffic. That difference could mean a better night’s sleep.

Improve home value
If you’re thinking about selling your home in the near future—or distant future—know that any upgrades you make to improve home comfort and reduce energy costs can result in greater buyer demand and a higher selling price.

It’s clear that improving your home’s insulation pays off—in more ways than one. Want an even quicker payback on insulation improvements? Check out the insulation incentives offered by the Sponsors of Mass Save^®. You may be eligible for up to 75% off insulation costs, and depending on your household income, you may even be eligible for up to 100% off the costs. Find out which energy saving rebates you qualify for when you schedule a no-cost home energy assessment.

Deep Dive

Steps to Take

1. Sign up for a free home energy assessment with All in Energy.  Have your electric and natural gas bill account number ready. (Due to coronavirus precautions, you can currently schedule an assessment online or by phone.)

2. Following the home energy assessment, take advantage of the MassSave subsidized air sealing and insulation installation. Check out the list of savings offered by MassSave.