text: Beat the Summer Heat! - Center for EcoTechnology
  • Turn off your electronics and appliances which generate heat. Using a power strip will help you to quickly and easily turn off your lights, computer, and television with one easy click.
  • Humidity makes the heat feel worse, so run your bathroom exhaust fan when you use the shower, and consider running a dehumidifier to remove moisture from the air in your home.
  • Cook outside! Now is a great time to fire up the grill and keep all that heat outside of your kitchen. Your home will then use less energy and money to stay cool.
  • Explore air sealing and insulating your attic! Get started by scheduling a home energy assessment, which helps homeowners become eligible for assistance through Mass Save's energy efficiency program. Insulation is available at EcoBuilding Bargains for just $5-7 per bag!
  • Shade your windows from the inside, using light-colored curtains or blinds. Or from the outside by installing awnings or planting tall shrubs.
  • Consider installing heat pumps which are now even more affordable through our program Solar Access! Heat pumps use electricity to very efficiently heat and cool your home. Rather than burning fossil fuels to create heat and cool, heat pumps move heat from one place to another – bringing heat into your home in the winter and removing heat in the summer.