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Increasing comfort, saving energy in older homes
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Melrose is full of “older” homes and that’s a good part of the city’s
charm. Unfortunately, many of these older homes present
challenges for heating, cooling and saving energy.
On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Melrose Energy Commission (MEC) is
hosting a mini-workshop at the Melrose Public Library, 69 West
Emerson St., on Increasing Comfort and Saving Energy in Older
Homes.
This free program, which begins at 7 p.m., is part of the Melrose
Energy Challenge, an ongoing effort by the MEC and Next Step
Living to educate Melrose residents about various ways to save
energy.
Older homes, because of their antiquated structure, are often
inefficient and can be a financial burden. High heating costs and
drafty rooms plague many older homes, and often residents don’t
know where to start when addressing these problems.
“This workshop is focused on energy-saving options for older
homes,” said Doug Dick, MEC co-chair.
“We understand that preserving the aesthetics of an older home is
important so measures like insulation and air sealing might have to
be done in a different way.”
The guest speaker, Melrose resident Conor McGuire, is an expert in
this area. A LEED-accredited construction management
professional and a member of the Melrose Historical Commission,
McGuire specializes in energy-efficient and sustainable design. He
frequently works on rehabilitation and preservation projects in the
greater Boston area.
Travis Estes of Next Step Living, a Mass Save participating Home
Performance Contractor, will also speak.
charm. Unfortunately, many of these older homes present
challenges for heating, cooling and saving energy.
On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Melrose Energy Commission (MEC) is
hosting a mini-workshop at the Melrose Public Library, 69 West
Emerson St., on Increasing Comfort and Saving Energy in Older
Homes.
This free program, which begins at 7 p.m., is part of the Melrose
Energy Challenge, an ongoing effort by the MEC and Next Step
Living to educate Melrose residents about various ways to save
energy.
Older homes, because of their antiquated structure, are often
inefficient and can be a financial burden. High heating costs and
drafty rooms plague many older homes, and often residents don’t
know where to start when addressing these problems.
“This workshop is focused on energy-saving options for older
homes,” said Doug Dick, MEC co-chair.
“We understand that preserving the aesthetics of an older home is
important so measures like insulation and air sealing might have to
be done in a different way.”
The guest speaker, Melrose resident Conor McGuire, is an expert in
this area. A LEED-accredited construction management
professional and a member of the Melrose Historical Commission,
McGuire specializes in energy-efficient and sustainable design. He
frequently works on rehabilitation and preservation projects in the
greater Boston area.
Travis Estes of Next Step Living, a Mass Save participating Home
Performance Contractor, will also speak.
Homeowners who have questions are encouraged to bring photos
of their homes. Because each old home has its own unique
insulation and weatherization issues, the photo will make it easier
to answer specific questions.
A major focus of the Melrose Energy Challenge is encouraging local
residents to sign up for a free home energy assessment.
So far more than 170 homeowners have taken the “Challenge” and
had their homes assessed. At the mini-workshop, residents will be
able to receive information and sign up for an assessment. For
further details, click here.
This program is the second in a monthly series that will help
residents learn about saving energy and taking better care of their
homes. Future Melrose Energy Challenge mini-workshops will
include selecting a new home heating system.
For further information, contact the Melrose Energy Commission at
info@melroseenergy.org or 781-662-2616.
of their homes. Because each old home has its own unique
insulation and weatherization issues, the photo will make it easier
to answer specific questions.
A major focus of the Melrose Energy Challenge is encouraging local
residents to sign up for a free home energy assessment.
So far more than 170 homeowners have taken the “Challenge” and
had their homes assessed. At the mini-workshop, residents will be
able to receive information and sign up for an assessment. For
further details, click here.
This program is the second in a monthly series that will help
residents learn about saving energy and taking better care of their
homes. Future Melrose Energy Challenge mini-workshops will
include selecting a new home heating system.
For further information, contact the Melrose Energy Commission at
info@melroseenergy.org or 781-662-2616.
FEBRUARY 28: Melrose Energy Challenge workshop
