Energy Efficiency

Why are heating costs rising this winter?Heating costs are expected to rise this winter due to higher fuel prices, increased delivery charges, and colder seasonal demand — especially in older Northeast homes that lose heat through attics, air leaks, and poorly insulated spaces. The good news: while homeowners can’t control energy prices, they can control […]

What Is Air Sealing? This is how air sealing works. Air sealing stops the invisible air leaks that let warm air escape and cold air rush in.Even high-quality insulation can’t work effectively if air is freely moving through gaps, cracks, and hidden openings. That’s why air sealing is a core part of weatherization—and one of

Wondering why your winter heating bill keeps going up? Heating bills rise in winter because your home is losing heat faster than your heating system can replace it. The biggest causes are poor attic insulation, hidden air leaks, drafty windows, and heat escaping through ceilings, floors, and walls. Weatherization—adding insulation and sealing leaks—is the most

Weatherization is the process of making your home more comfortable and energy-efficient by stopping heat loss, sealing air leaks, and adding proper insulation to walls, floors, and attics. It keeps warm air inside during winter, cool air inside during summer, and helps lower monthly energy bills. What Weatherization Actually Means for Your Home Many homeowners