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“When I was a kid, about a hundred or so yards off the bank is where I used to play. Now there’s about five feet of wate...
06/24/2026

“When I was a kid, about a hundred or so yards off the bank is where I used to play. Now there’s about five feet of water there.”

As the barrier island loses land and residents, engineered efforts could combat the rising sea water that surrounds it.

"Homebuyers are asking real estate agents more frequently about energy-efficient upgrades" said Matt Christopherson, dir...
06/23/2026

"Homebuyers are asking real estate agents more frequently about energy-efficient upgrades" said Matt Christopherson, director of business and consumer research at the National Association of Realtors."

A new report finds that mentioning all-electric heat pumps in real estate listings delivers a sales premium. But most agents don't note the appliance.

"read about all the winners of the 2026 Green Home of the Year competition"
06/22/2026

"read about all the winners of the 2026 Green Home of the Year competition"

Here are four more homes worthy of a callout for sustainable design.

"Psychologists have long documented that when people feel external forces are governing their lives...Energy has now bec...
06/21/2026

"Psychologists have long documented that when people feel external forces are governing their lives...Energy has now become one of those domains. Gas prices set by an unpredictable war. Blackouts from an aging grid. Energy bills that keep climbing"

Global uncertainty is making a stronger case for clean energy in the U.S. than moral or economic arguments have.

"This summer, the average family will spend nearly $800 just to keep their home cool, almost 40% more than in 2020 and u...
06/19/2026

"This summer, the average family will spend nearly $800 just to keep their home cool, almost 40% more than in 2020 and up 10.5% since last summer"

While the stock market booms for the rich, cost of living is soaring for everyone else

"Listing price data comes from listings on Realtor.com in the first quarter of 2026. Utility savings data comes from Pea...
06/16/2026

"Listing price data comes from listings on Realtor.com in the first quarter of 2026. Utility savings data comes from Pearl SCORE® models. Energy costs are generated by multiplying modeled energy consumption for an average 1,750-square-foot home built to prevailing code by average state retail gas and electric prices"

https://www.realtor.com/research/new-construction-total-cost-of-ownership-2026

A buyer of an average new home can expect to save $25,335 over the first 10 years of ownership, which can offset the higher price compared to an existing home.

Thinking about putting solar on your home in MA; here's the info you need to know about the new incentives program from ...
06/15/2026

Thinking about putting solar on your home in MA; here's the info you need to know about the new incentives program from a trusted a reliable source...

June 10, 2026 Image What is SMART 3.0? Did you know that if you are eligible for the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program, you can receive payments for the solar electricity produced by your solar panels in addition to the energy costs you offset? SMART is an earn-as-you-produce ince...

"The heat has become unbearable, the larger cities feel overdeveloped with infrastructure that hasn't kept up, and the c...
06/14/2026

"The heat has become unbearable, the larger cities feel overdeveloped with infrastructure that hasn't kept up, and the cost of living—particularly insurance and HOA fees—have started to take a hit on their retirement budgets.”

A confluence of factors have soured things a bit for those who moved to Florida, and now thousands of them are becoming “halfbacks."

"If you live in Eversource or National Grid territory, your utility will reward you for helping to shave peak energy dem...
06/12/2026

"If you live in Eversource or National Grid territory, your utility will reward you for helping to shave peak energy demand!"

Massachusetts residents can earn rewards by reducing peak energy demand through Eversource and National Grid's ConnectedSolutions program. Join now to save money and help the environment.

Nothing to see here; keep moving along people...
06/09/2026

Nothing to see here; keep moving along people...

The house in Eastham, Massachusetts, is even closer to the edge after a winter storm took about eight feet from the bank.

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