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What you don\\u2019t see are all the connections where building materials meet (or don\\u2019t meet). The biggest leaks are hidden behind the walls, where you can\\u2019t see them. The key to air-sealing an attic is to block off the large openings and seal the smaller ones as completely as possible\\u2014from one end of the attic to the other. (Note: You might skip the air-sealing if there are lots of complicated leaks as well as leaky ductwork in the attic, or if the attic is a space you plan to convert to finished space in the future. If that\\u2019s the case, consider sealing and insulating the roof instead with sprayed urethane foam.)<\\/p>\",\"typography_typography\":\"custom\",\"typography_font_size\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":16},\"typography_font_size_mobile\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":14},\"typography_line_height\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":26},\"typography_line_height_mobile\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":24}},\"elements\":[],\"widgetType\":\"text-editor\"},{\"id\":\"7791\",\"elType\":\"widget\",\"settings\":{\"image\":{\"url\":\"\\/wp-content\\/uploads\\/2018\\/06\\/air-sealing_attic-details.png\",\"id\":1506},\"image_size\":\"custom\",\"align\":\"center\",\"image_custom_dimension\":{\"width\":\"700\",\"height\":\"\"}},\"elements\":[],\"widgetType\":\"image\"},{\"id\":\"1fea\",\"elType\":\"widget\",\"settings\":{\"editor\":\"<p><b>Attic Bypasses<\\/b><\\/p><p>Although there are many variations, here are some common attic bypass situations:<\\/p><ol><li>Dropped, or soffited, ceilings are common in kitchens above cabinets, in bathrooms over showers or vanities, and sometimes over stairways (see photo B).<\\/li><li>Plumbing chases (see photo B) can be much larger than the pipes that run through them.<\\/li><li>Chimney chases often run all the way to the basement of a house (see photo A).<\\/li><li>Tri-level homes often have open cavities that extend from the lower level into the attic, along the wall between the levels. These stud spaces are bypasses, as are the large openings that may occur near the stairs (see photo C).<\\/li><li>Older homes and rowhouses with brick exteriors may have wood furring strips that extend from the attic to the basement. Walls above pocket doors may also have gaps, which open into the channel in which the door slides.<\\/li><\\/ol>\",\"typography_typography\":\"custom\",\"typography_font_size\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":16},\"typography_font_size_mobile\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":14},\"typography_line_height\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":26},\"typography_line_height_mobile\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":24}},\"elements\":[],\"widgetType\":\"text-editor\"},{\"id\":\"59d2\",\"elType\":\"widget\",\"settings\":{\"title\":\"Through-framing into attics\",\"header_size\":\"p\",\"title_color\":\"#333333\",\"typography_typography\":\"custom\",\"typography_font_size\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":18},\"typography_font_weight\":\"600\",\"typography_line_height\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":28}},\"elements\":[],\"widgetType\":\"heading\"},{\"id\":\"43ed\",\"elType\":\"widget\",\"settings\":{\"editor\":\"<p>Now that you are thoroughly familiar with your attic, you should have an idea of where the big holes are located. These holes typically occur wherever framing members, such as wall studs or floor joists, run from the conditioned space to the attic space. 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Most common styles are full of holes to vent the fixture so it doesn\\u2019t get too hot. Also, an older unit can\\u2019t have insulation above, or within 3 in. of any part of the fixture, so each one represents a big \\u201chole\\u201d for both air and heat flow. If you have a lot of them, the result can be an energy disaster. The best approach is to replace them with airtight fixtures that are rated for insulation contact, or \\u201cIC.\\u201d The IC rating allows insulation to surround and cover the light fixture. 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Whether the ceiling is flat or cathedral, if there is no air barrier behind the planks (which is typical), the hundreds of lineal feet of cracks in even a small room can add up to a big leak.<\\/p><p>Occasionally, air leaks occur in places that are virtually impossible to reach. If your house has a lot of cathedral-ceiling areas, you may have many plumbing vents and wiring holes that lead from partition-wall cavities up into the roof. These provide a path for warm humid air to escape in winter and for hot attic air to leak into interior walls in summer. 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Like the top of a home, the bottom typically has the largest air pressure pushing air in or out of the house, so sealing those leaks results in larger energy savings. Second, though often smaller than attic leaks, basement and crawlspace leaks tend to be larger than those in exterior walls. More important, in most climates, air leaks in from the bottom in cool or cold weather. This leaking air can carry radon gas, mold spores, gases from pesticide treatments, water vapor, and any other subsoil nasties that may become airborne. Sealing leaks at the lowest level of your home helps prevent these undesirable elements from entering your home. Finally, most pipe-freezing problems result from cold air leaking in around the sills, where the pipes are often located.\",\"typography_typography\":\"custom\",\"typography_font_size\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":16},\"typography_font_size_mobile\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":14},\"typography_line_height\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":26},\"typography_line_height_mobile\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":24}},\"elements\":[],\"widgetType\":\"text-editor\"},{\"id\":\"5b99\",\"elType\":\"widget\",\"settings\":{\"title\":\"Basement walls\",\"header_size\":\"p\",\"title_color\":\"#333333\",\"typography_typography\":\"custom\",\"typography_font_size\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":18},\"typography_font_weight\":\"600\",\"typography_line_height\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"size\":28}},\"elements\":[],\"widgetType\":\"heading\"},{\"id\":\"1bce\",\"elType\":\"widget\",\"settings\":{\"editor\":\"<p>Generally, consider it most effective to create a good air barrier between the basement and the outdoors by sealing the walls. This is typically true even if you intend to insulate the floor over the basement. There are four common leakage areas in basement walls: service penetrations, stepped-wall transitions, bulkhead doors, and the sill\\/band joist area.<\\/p><p><b>Service penetrations<\\/b>\\u00a0Every home has basic service penetrations, such as those for electricity, telephone, plumbing, fuel lines, and cable TV. Often, these penetrations are made in the band-joist area, also called the box sill or ribbon joist in conventionally framed houses (in older homes, this may be one large sill beam). Sometimes penetrations come through the foundation (especially plumbing drains, which are always below grade).<\\/p><p><b>Stepped foundation<\\/b>\\u00a0walls are often built on hillsides in cold climates. The vertical parts of the steps are often particularly leaky.<\\/p><p><b>Bulkhead doors\\u00a0<\\/b>Another common source of basement leakage is the bulkhead door. 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However, air-sealing does require attention to detail and (in many homes) a willingness to squeeze into difficult places. If these qualities don\\u2019t describe you, it may be worth hiring a building-performance professional. Experienced professionals use a blower door to help find air leaks and measure the tightness of the building. The fan blows air into (or out of) the house, measuring how well the building enclosure contains pressure. This can be very handy, especially in a house with complex air-leakage paths.<\\/p>\\n<p>It\\u2019s also good to keep the big picture in mind: If you are planning on renovating or adding onto your house, you will have a unique opportunity to seal leaks while the building is opened up. It may not make sense to manually seal leaks now that you know you will deal with them more effectively at the next stage, especially leaks that are small or hard to reach. 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If requested, the 2018 energy assessment program includes a free thermal imaging scan and blower door test.<\\/p><p>To schedule your assessment or receive advice about saving energy in general, call\\u00a0BMLD\\u2019s Energy Hotline hosted by\\u00a0Energy New England at\\u00a0<strong>1-888-772-4242<\\/strong>.<\\/p><p><b>BELMONT LIGHT ENERGY HOTLINE<\\/b><strong><br \\/><\\/strong>Energy New England<br \\/><b>1-888-772-4242<\\/b><\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">Call\\u00a0<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; color: #54595f;\\\">888-772-4242<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0to schedule your\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\/\\/ee.ene.org\\/energy-assessment\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">Home Energy Assessment<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0or\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\/\\/ee.ene.org\\/utilities\\/danvers-electric-division-ded\\/?elementor-preview=1305&amp;ver=1529971295#\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">SIGNUP<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0today.<\\/span><br style=\\\"color: #54595f;\\\" \\/><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">For more information on how ENE can help you, please call\\u00a0<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; color: #54595f;\\\">508-698-1208<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0or email\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"mailto:solutions@ene.org\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">solutions@ene.org<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">.<\\/span><b><br \\/><\\/b><\\/p>\",\"_id\":\"e36a9a5\"},{\"tab_title\":\"DISCOUNTS ON HIGH EFFICIENCY HEATING\\/COOLING SYSTEMS\",\"tab_content\":\"<p>Highly efficient electric heat pump systems can help residents reduce energy bills and carbon footprints by up to 50%. 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The following model is currently eligible:<\\/p><ul><li><a href=\\\"https:\\/\\/emotorwerks.com\\/store-juicebox-ev-charging-stations\\/202-juicebox-pro-40-smart-40-amp-evse-with-24-foot-cable\\/category_pathway-23%22\\\"><u>eMotorWerks JuiceBox<\\/u>\\u00a0<\\/a><\\/li><\\/ul><p>Please inform us (<a href=\\\"mailto:EV@Sagewell.com\\\"><u>EV@Sagewell.com<\\/u><\\/a>)\\u00a0of your plan to acquire an EV or charger before June 30th in order to reserve your rebate.<\\/p><p><b>BRING YOUR OWN CHARGER PROGRAM<\\/b><\\/p><p>Belmont residents with a Level 2 electric vehicle charger (240V) may enroll in the Bring Your Own Charger Program and earn $8\\/month when they \\u201ccharge smart.\\u201d To enroll:<\\/p><ul><li>After you install your charger, send an email to\\u00a0<a href=\\\"mailto:EV@Sagewell.com\\\"><u>EV@Sagewell.com<\\/u><\\/a>\\u00a0to request an enrollment form.<\\/li><li>When you return the signed form, include a screenshot of your car set to charge between the hours of 10 P.M. and 1 P.M. during weekdays, and anytime during the weekend (10 P.M. 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All new participants will be enrolled in the Bring Your Own Charger (BYOC) program.<\\/p><p><b>BELMONT DRIVES ELECTRIC<\\/b><\\/p><p>Belmont Light is partnering with Belmont Drives Electric (BDE) to promote the use of smart chargers for electric vehicles. \\u00a0Find out more information about the\\u00a0<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.belmontdriveselectric.org\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u>Belmont Drives Electric<\\/u><\\/a>.<\\/p><p>BDE will help you find a certified electrician to connect the charger to your electrical panel and complete the installation. 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If requested, the 2018 energy assessment program includes a free thermal imaging scan and blower door test.<\\/p><p>To schedule your assessment or receive advice about saving energy in general, call\\u00a0BMLD\\u2019s Energy Hotline hosted by\\u00a0Energy New England at\\u00a0<strong>1-888-772-4242<\\/strong>.<\\/p><p><b>BELMONT LIGHT ENERGY HOTLINE<\\/b><strong><br \\/><\\/strong>Energy New England<br \\/><b>1-888-772-4242<\\/b><\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">Call\\u00a0<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; color: #54595f;\\\">888-772-4242<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0to schedule your\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\/\\/ee.ene.org\\/energy-assessment\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">Home Energy Assessment<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0or\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\/\\/ee.ene.org\\/utilities\\/danvers-electric-division-ded\\/?elementor-preview=1305&amp;ver=1529971295#\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">SIGNUP<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0today.<\\/span><br style=\\\"color: #54595f;\\\" \\/><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">For more information on how ENE can help you, please call\\u00a0<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; color: #54595f;\\\">508-698-1208<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0or email\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"mailto:solutions@ene.org\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">solutions@ene.org<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">.<\\/span><b><br \\/><\\/b><\\/p>\",\"_id\":\"e36a9a5\"},{\"tab_title\":\"DISCOUNTS ON HIGH EFFICIENCY HEATING\\/COOLING SYSTEMS\",\"tab_content\":\"<p>Highly efficient electric heat pump systems can help residents reduce energy bills and carbon footprints by up to 50%. 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Choose an ENERGY STAR qualified appliance and receive a rebate on your electric bill!<\\/p><p><b>2018 APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM<\\/b><\\/p><p>The 2018 ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program features rebates for ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifiers, room air conditioners, central air conditioners, and refrigerators. The 2018 Appliance Rebate Program is designed to help you save energy and money in 2018 and beyond. 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The following model is currently eligible:<\\/p><ul><li><a href=\\\"https:\\/\\/emotorwerks.com\\/store-juicebox-ev-charging-stations\\/202-juicebox-pro-40-smart-40-amp-evse-with-24-foot-cable\\/category_pathway-23%22\\\"><u>eMotorWerks JuiceBox<\\/u>\\u00a0<\\/a><\\/li><\\/ul><p>Please inform us (<a href=\\\"mailto:EV@Sagewell.com\\\"><u>EV@Sagewell.com<\\/u><\\/a>)\\u00a0of your plan to acquire an EV or charger before June 30th in order to reserve your rebate.<\\/p><p><b>BRING YOUR OWN CHARGER PROGRAM<\\/b><\\/p><p>Belmont residents with a Level 2 electric vehicle charger (240V) may enroll in the Bring Your Own Charger Program and earn $8\\/month when they \\u201ccharge smart.\\u201d To enroll:<\\/p><ul><li>After you install your charger, send an email to\\u00a0<a href=\\\"mailto:EV@Sagewell.com\\\"><u>EV@Sagewell.com<\\/u><\\/a>\\u00a0to request an enrollment form.<\\/li><li>When you return the signed form, include a screenshot of your car set to charge between the hours of 10 P.M. and 1 P.M. during weekdays, and anytime during the weekend (10 P.M. Friday to 1 P.M. Monday).<\\/li><li>You are able to charge during the daytime (weekdays, 1 P.M. to 10 P.M.) up to 3 times each month, in case of emergency.<\\/li><li><strong>Participants earn $8\\/month - That\\u2019s the equivalent of about 1,600 FREE miles per year.<\\/strong><\\/li><\\/ul><p><strong>Note:\\u00a0In February 2018,\\u00a0<\\/strong>Belmont Light updated its Load-Controlled Smart Charging Program to replace the 15% rebate with a more predictable $8\\/month rebate. Participants currently enrolled in the 15% program may elect to remain in this program through 2018. All new participants will be enrolled in the Bring Your Own Charger (BYOC) program.<\\/p><p><b>BELMONT DRIVES ELECTRIC<\\/b><\\/p><p>Belmont Light is partnering with Belmont Drives Electric (BDE) to promote the use of smart chargers for electric vehicles. \\u00a0Find out more information about the\\u00a0<a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.belmontdriveselectric.org\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u>Belmont Drives Electric<\\/u><\\/a>.<\\/p><p>BDE will help you find a certified electrician to connect the charger to your electrical panel and complete the installation. Email them at\\u00a0<a href=\\\"mailto:BelmontDrivesElectric@gmail.com\\\"><u>BelmontDrivesElectric@gmail.com<\\/u><\\/a>\\u00a0or\\u00a0<a href=\\\"mailto:EV@Sagewell.com\\\"><u>EV@Sagewell.com<\\/u><\\/a>\\u00a0if you have any questions about this process.<\\/p><p>Make sure to drop by an upcoming BDE event to drive an electric car, talk with Belmont residents who own electric vehicles, and learn about our Smart Charger Program.<\\/p>\",\"_id\":\"eb9298c\"},{\"tab_title\":\"HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT\",\"tab_content\":\"<p>BMLD offers no-cost, comprehensive energy assessments to all of its residential customers.\\u00a0As part of the assessment a professional energy advisor will conduct a thorough analysis of your home\'s energy use, offer\\u00a0tips\\u00a0on appliance usage, and provide a report detailing recommendations and payback times for any suggested improvements. Participants are under no obligation to proceed with project work suggested during\\u00a0assessments. 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If requested, the 2018 energy assessment program includes a free thermal imaging scan and blower door test.<\\/p><p>To schedule your assessment or receive advice about saving energy in general, call\\u00a0BMLD\\u2019s Energy Hotline hosted by\\u00a0Energy New England at\\u00a0<strong>1-888-772-4242<\\/strong>.<\\/p><p><b>BELMONT LIGHT ENERGY HOTLINE<\\/b><strong><br \\/><\\/strong>Energy New England<br \\/><b>1-888-772-4242<\\/b><\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">Call\\u00a0<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; color: #54595f;\\\">888-772-4242<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0to schedule your\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\/\\/ee.ene.org\\/energy-assessment\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">Home Energy Assessment<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0or\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\/\\/ee.ene.org\\/utilities\\/danvers-electric-division-ded\\/?elementor-preview=1305&amp;ver=1529971295#\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">SIGNUP<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0today.<\\/span><br style=\\\"color: #54595f;\\\" \\/><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">For more information on how ENE can help you, please call\\u00a0<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; color: #54595f;\\\">508-698-1208<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0or email\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"mailto:solutions@ene.org\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">solutions@ene.org<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">.<\\/span><b><br \\/><\\/b><\\/p>\",\"_id\":\"e36a9a5\"},{\"tab_title\":\"DISCOUNTS ON HIGH EFFICIENCY HEATING\\/COOLING SYSTEMS\",\"tab_content\":\"<p>Highly efficient electric heat pump systems can help residents reduce energy bills and carbon footprints by up to 50%. For this reason, BMLD set a goal of reaching 50 residential heat pumps in town through its Energy Grant Program.<\\/p><p>BMLD offers discounts between $500 and $1,500 for heat pumps depending on the size of the system. These discounts are available to homes currently heated with any fuel type. To learn more, please visit <a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.belmontlightenergygrant.com\\/\\\"><u>Belmont Light\\u2019s Heat Pump Grant<\\/u><\\/a>.\\u00a0<\\/p>\",\"_id\":\"a71416c\"},{\"tab_title\":\"CFL RECYCLING\",\"tab_content\":\"<p>It is important to BMLD that all CFLs are safely recycled.\\u00a0Spent CFLs can be dropped off at BMLD\\u2019s 40 Prince Street office during normal business hours (M-F 8 AM to 4 PM), or at other\\u00a0recycling centers in and around Belmont, including:<\\/p><ul><li>Belmont Department of Public Works (DPW) Main Office, Homer Building, 19 Moore St. (M-F 8 AM to 4 PM)<\\/li><li>Hillside Gardens, 280 Blanchard Rd. 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By electing to participate in Green Choice, you can help sustain and support renewable energy resources for as little as $6 per month added to your electric bill.<\\/p><p>Each $6 \\u201cblock\\u201d represents the production of 100 kilowatt-hours of electricity from renewable resources. Customers may elect to purchase as many 100 kilowatt-hour blocks per month as they wish, and may cancel their participation at any time with a 30 day notice.<\\/p><p>To participate in the Green Choice Program, download the <a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.belmontlight.com\\/energy-solutions\\/pdf\\/Green%20Choice%20Program.pdf\\\"><u>Green Choice Program Application<\\/u><\\/a> and return it to BMLD\\u2019s office at:<\\/p><p><b>Belmont Light Green Choice Program<\\/b><br \\/>40 Prince Street<br \\/>Belmont, MA 02478<\\/p><p>Funds from the Green Choice Program will be used to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from Class I qualified renewable energy resources. 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Choose an ENERGY STAR qualified appliance and receive a rebate on your electric bill!<\\/p><p><b>2018 APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM<\\/b><\\/p><p>The 2018 ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebate Program features rebates for ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifiers, room air conditioners, central air conditioners, and refrigerators. The 2018 Appliance Rebate Program is designed to help you save energy and money in 2018 and beyond. 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If requested, the 2018 energy assessment program includes a free thermal imaging scan and blower door test.<\\/p><p>To schedule your assessment or receive advice about saving energy in general, call\\u00a0BMLD\\u2019s Energy Hotline hosted by\\u00a0Energy New England at\\u00a0<strong>1-888-772-4242<\\/strong>.<\\/p><p><b>BELMONT LIGHT ENERGY HOTLINE<\\/b><strong><br \\/><\\/strong>Energy New England<br \\/><b>1-888-772-4242<\\/b><\\/p><p><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">Call\\u00a0<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; color: #54595f;\\\">888-772-4242<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0to schedule your\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\/\\/ee.ene.org\\/energy-assessment\\/\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">Home Energy Assessment<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0or\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"https:\\/\\/ee.ene.org\\/utilities\\/danvers-electric-division-ded\\/?elementor-preview=1305&amp;ver=1529971295#\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">SIGNUP<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0today.<\\/span><br style=\\\"color: #54595f;\\\" \\/><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">For more information on how ENE can help you, please call\\u00a0<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; color: #54595f;\\\">508-698-1208<\\/span><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">\\u00a0or email\\u00a0<\\/span><a style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffffff;\\\" href=\\\"mailto:solutions@ene.org\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener\\\"><u style=\\\"font-size: 16px;\\\">solutions@ene.org<\\/u><\\/a><span style=\\\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: \'Open Sans\', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: #54595f;\\\">.<\\/span><b><br \\/><\\/b><\\/p>\",\"_id\":\"e36a9a5\"},{\"tab_title\":\"DISCOUNTS ON HIGH EFFICIENCY HEATING\\/COOLING SYSTEMS\",\"tab_content\":\"<p>Highly efficient electric heat pump systems can help residents reduce energy bills and carbon footprints by up to 50%. For this reason, BMLD set a goal of reaching 50 residential heat pumps in town through its Energy Grant Program.<\\/p><p>BMLD offers discounts between $500 and $1,500 for heat pumps depending on the size of the system. These discounts are available to homes currently heated with any fuel type. To learn more, please visit <a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.belmontlightenergygrant.com\\/\\\"><u>Belmont Light\\u2019s Heat Pump Grant<\\/u><\\/a>.\\u00a0<\\/p>\",\"_id\":\"a71416c\"},{\"tab_title\":\"CFL RECYCLING\",\"tab_content\":\"<p>It is important to BMLD that all CFLs are safely recycled.\\u00a0Spent CFLs can be dropped off at BMLD\\u2019s 40 Prince Street office during normal business hours (M-F 8 AM to 4 PM), or at other\\u00a0recycling centers in and around Belmont, including:<\\/p><ul><li>Belmont Department of Public Works (DPW) Main Office, Homer Building, 19 Moore St. (M-F 8 AM to 4 PM)<\\/li><li>Hillside Gardens, 280 Blanchard Rd. 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By electing to participate in Green Choice, you can help sustain and support renewable energy resources for as little as $6 per month added to your electric bill.<\\/p><p>Each $6 \\u201cblock\\u201d represents the production of 100 kilowatt-hours of electricity from renewable resources. Customers may elect to purchase as many 100 kilowatt-hour blocks per month as they wish, and may cancel their participation at any time with a 30 day notice.<\\/p><p>To participate in the Green Choice Program, download the <a href=\\\"http:\\/\\/www.belmontlight.com\\/energy-solutions\\/pdf\\/Green%20Choice%20Program.pdf\\\"><u>Green Choice Program Application<\\/u><\\/a> and return it to BMLD\\u2019s office at:<\\/p><p><b>Belmont Light Green Choice Program<\\/b><br \\/>40 Prince Street<br \\/>Belmont, MA 02478<\\/p><p>Funds from the Green Choice Program will be used to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from Class I qualified renewable energy resources. 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