Community Corner
Whether You Rent or Own, Weatherization Can Help You Save
Professional weatherization makes your home more energy efficient and comfortable to live in year-round.
This is a paid post contributed by a Patch Community Partner. The views expressed in this post are the author's own, and the information presented has not been verified by Patch.
Whether you rent or own, investing in making your home more energy-efficient is a smart decision. Some upgrades, like new windows, are obvious from the outside. Less obvious, but incredibly beneficial, are unseen upgrades like weatherization.
Weatherization is the often-overlooked home improvement upgrade that can have a real impact. Professional weatherization—the process of adding insulation to your home and sealing air leaks that cause drafts and heat loss—makes your home more energy efficient and comfortable to live in year-round.
National Grid is there for homeowners and renters who want to weatherize their living space and offers energy efficiency programs to help customers get started on weatherization improvements.
The Benefits of Weatherization
Renters and homeowners who choose to have their home professionally weatherized enjoy tangible benefits that improve their home’s comfort and energy efficiency.
Enhanced comfort in a quieter home:
One of weatherization’s key selling points is the sealing of air leaks that may be affecting a home’s climate control. By eliminating cold spots and drafts, weatherization helps maintain consistent indoor temperatures, fights humidity, and improves the home’s overall livability. Plus, weatherization dampens outside noise pollution, providing a quieter home.
Improved equipment performance:
If a home is drafty and poorly insulated, heating and cooling systems must work harder to maintain indoor temperature. Weatherized homes put less strain on heating and cooling systems, extending their lifespan and reducing maintenance costs.
Health:
Weatherization contributes to a healthier home by improving indoor air quality, reducing the risk of mold growth as well as the intrusion of pests, pollutants, and allergens.
Protect your home—and its value:
Proper insulation and air sealing work together to protect a home by limiting the formation of ice dams. Weatherization can also help with humidity control, thereby minimizing the risk of mold, which can cause structural damage.
Weatherization safeguards a home’s value. In today’s competitive housing market, discerning homebuyers value a home that will help them save on energy costs, live comfortably, and reduce their home maintenance costs. For landlords, weatherizing makes your property more comfortable and can aid in tenant turnover.
Save Energy with National Grid
When you’re ready to take the next step on your energy efficiency journey, get started with a no-cost Home Energy Assessment by scheduling at ngrid.com/assessment or calling 1-866-527-SAVE (7283).
National Grid is here for your home every step of the way with energy efficiency programs to help you get started on your weatherization improvements. By offering rebates and incentives, National Grid helps you save on weatherization with 75 to 100% off on insulation and no-cost targeted air sealing.
National Grid customers may qualify for enhanced incentives based on income eligibility, including up to 100% off on recommended weatherization upgrades. Residents in some communities who meet income eligibility guidelines may also qualify for a comprehensive, complimentary energy improvement package, including weatherization, fully scoped and managed through National Grid. To learn more about enhanced incentive opportunities, visit Mass Save.
This post is an advertorial piece contributed by a Patch Community Partner, a local brand partner. To learn more, click here.
