Tag: energy efficiency
Two Newton Restaurants Add Energy Efficiency
Newton, MA – Cabot’s Ice Cream & Restaurant and Blue Ribbon BBQ recently worked closely with Eversource to implement energy-efficient upgrades and lower their energy costs. The Mass Save small business program begins with a free, no-obligation energy assessment conducted by an Eversource-authorized contractor. Business owners then receive a comprehensive proposal of all possible energy efficiency opportunities, […]
Commercial HVAC Program Honored
Waltham, MA – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced that Mass Save® is one of seven organizations being recognized nationally for its leadership in replacing inefficient HVAC equipment known as RTUs (rooftop units) with energy-efficient upgrades. Commercial buildings use RTUs for cooling, heating, or a combination of both. The Better Buildings Alliance’s Advanced Rooftop Unit […]
Geissler Supermarket Gets Energy Overhaul
East Windsor, CT – Geissler’s Supermarket recently teamed up with Eversource on energy-saving improvements made to its East Windsor location. The upgrades will save the grocery store more than $63,000 in annual energy costs while delivering a more efficient and comfortable environment for staff and shoppers. Geissler’s used the Energize Connecticut Small Business Energy Advantage program, which […]
Ice River Springs and Eversource Partner for Energy Savings
Pittsfield, MA – For Ice River Springs, sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint are two key elements in the company’s corporate strategy. “We strive every day to reduce our environmental impact,” said Ice River Springs plant manager Mark Gott. “We aim to innovate and are always looking for new ways to recycle, reduce energy […]
FAA & Team Receives Best Project of the Year Award
Boston, MA – Finegold Alexander Architects, Inc. (FAA) led a large design team that included Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. and Fuss & O’Neill EnviroScience, LLC that was recently awarded the Renovation/Restoration Best Project of the Year award from Engineering News Record (ENR) New England for the Old Chapel at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst campus. […]
Eversource Helps Humane Society Save $49K in Energy Costs
Springfield, MA– Springfield’s Dakin Humane Society is starting the new year fresh with its brighter, more cheerful environment for animals looking for a forever home. The local nonprofit worked with Eversource on energy-efficient improvements made to its lighting and heating systems, which will save an estimated $49,000 in annual energy costs. “Any money saved on […]
National Grid Announces New Program to Benefit AEC Firms
Waltham, MA – National Grid recently announced the launch of a new program that will support building designers, engineers, contractors, trade, and other professionals in achieving their energy-savings goals. The National Grid Professional Network offers energy-efficiency expertise, technical support, and financial incentives for both new construction and retrofit projects. The network will help professionals deliver […]
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held for EMD-Millipore Biomass Plant
Jaffrey, NH – June 4 saw the ribbon cutting of the new energy-efficient, 20 MMBtu Biomass Central Heating Plant at EMD-Millipore’s Jaffrey campus, a project that had been in planning since 2007. Designed and managed by RDK Engineers, the $9 million project’s focus on sustainable energy has revolutionized the Jaffrey facility’s cost-effectiveness. As the largest plant of its […]
Senior Living Facilities Cut Costs with Energy Efficiency
by Roy W. Haller As multiple-unit residential facilities with high operational costs, senior care centers and assisted living facilities have to consistently assess energy usage and system efficiencies to ensure long-term sustainability. These facilities also have the added responsibility to provide a high quality of life for their residents, so becoming more energy efficient is […]
It’s Worth Our Energy to Help ‘Greenovate’ Boston
by John Cannistraro Jr. Snowstorms aside, there’s no doubt that Boston has been lucky over the past year or two. Our city rebounded from the recession unlike any city in America, and the proof is evident in the dozens of cranes operating from the Innovation District to Kendall Square to Somerville. Construction in Boston is […]
