Read the latest news from Energia, LLC, your local energy services contractor offering energy audits and insulation installs in central and western MA.
Have you ever wondered why wearing jeans in the winter keeps you so warm? Denim acts as a great barrier in the colder months, especially here in Pioneer Valley. Denim insulation is one of Energia’s alternative insulation options, and has become a popular choice for homeowners who need their attics and walls insulated. If you’re looking to find healthier and more sustainable alternatives to insulate your home or building, consider denim.
Having great indoor air quality has quickly become a priority for many home and building owners in Western Massachusetts. As things like “Sick Building Syndrome” become more well-known, the Energia team is ready to respond. Our weatherization specialists recognize that the quality of the air we breathe indoors can cause allergies and illness as a direct result of dirty or inadequate air ventilation systems. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air can be up to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air.
During the cold months of winter, many Pioneer Valley families adjust their lifestyles to accommodate the uneven heat in their homes. They keep piles of blankets in the bedroom where it is freezing cold, but take off layers when they are in the toasty warm living room. If your home is like this, there are various simple improvements to make your whole house comfortable from top to bottom and in every room.
The New Year brought in plenty of cold weather to Western Massachusetts. Now that the holiday rush is over, you might have more time to start considering ways to keep the warm air in your home, and the cold weather out! Now’s the time to make the resolution to get your home running more efficiently with a weatherization upgrade.
We have begun the weatherization of Beacon Properties' 500 unit Colonial Estates project in Springfield. Part of a $35 million renovation project Energia has mobilized up to five crews a day to accelerate the project timeline for the manager, Beacon Communities and general contractor, Keith Construction.