Most Massachusetts homes were never insulated to begin with, or were inadequately insulated. If you have an older home, chances are good your insulation is not up to the job of protecting your home from the extremes of cold and heat we experience here.
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Insulating the walls and attic of your home, or improving existing insulation, is one of the most cost-effective things you can do to lower your heating (and air conditioning) bills, and to prevent a lot of unnecessary CO2 emissions.
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<b>Important: If you do not thoroughly air-seal your home when you insulate, you will waste most of the money you spend! </b>(See Action 13 for more information on air sealing.)
<br><br>For insulating your home if it needs it, your household will save 1,200 pounds of CO2 every year.