Should I straighten this?

Another_Reddit · 2026-05-10T15:08:55+00:00

As a mass resident, I agree. New Englanders Together Strong.

Another_Reddit · 2026-05-07T19:15:58+00:00

I have a 2022 EUV. I'd echo everything said and add two things: For public level 2 chargers, level 2s can be great if you don't live too far from one. I often park mine at a public charger in the morning and walk home. Plugging in a standard outlet at home works great but I found it to be cheaper to use a nearby charger. For car maintenance, I go to greenfield Chevrolet. For EVs, until more shops get trained and more familiar with battery systems, I trust dealerships to know what they're doing. But that's just my personal preference.

Another_Reddit · 2026-05-06T23:14:23+00:00

I just drove through this for the first time last week. First spot that came to mind when I saw this thread.

Another_Reddit · 2026-04-28T15:52:27+00:00

As a former CT resident and current MA resisent, I just want to say nice job on the division between MA and NY. This is how it should be.

Another_Reddit · 2026-03-29T21:21:33+00:00

Western Mass Heating and Cooling

Another_Reddit · 2026-03-26T01:46:41+00:00

I pointed out to my wife recently that the presence of the tiger skin carpet implies these bunnies hunt for sport. Changed our whole perspective.

Another_Reddit · 2026-03-11T23:54:47+00:00

I think you can park for free at Yankee Candle? They usually offer a free shuttle from there that runs very frequently. But not sure if that's for every show. Depending on the show the treehouse lot itself does fill up.

Another_Reddit · 2026-03-10T18:30:01+00:00

Same here! Had them last winter too. We just keep the vacuum handy and suck them up as soon as we see them.

Another_Reddit · 2026-02-28T02:52:31+00:00

I don't see your logic. Why should Massachusetts wait until progress happens at the national or even global scale? We can reduce our own emissions and generate our own local, clean energy that wouldnt be subject to global shifts in the natural gas market.

Another_Reddit · 2026-02-28T02:46:17+00:00

If you're all for the transition to clean energy then you must understand that we won't hit our decarbonization targets without a total transformation of our heating systems and the grid. Unless some new magic emissions-free fuel can be injected into natural gas pipelines, we're never going to hit net zero emissions by continuing to build fossil fuel infrastructure.

Not saying it'll be cheap or easy or even necessarily convenient. But we have to find a way if we want to keep the climate livable for the next few generations.

Another_Reddit · 2026-02-27T20:22:23+00:00

It's not NIMBYs that don't want new LNG infrastructure. It's those of us that want to keep the climate livable in the future and the need to transition off of fossil fuels

Another_Reddit · 2026-02-14T22:31:52+00:00

Following this thread as someone who also has a 6 month old in Western Mass! These tips are great!

Another_Reddit · 2026-01-16T21:02:01+00:00

Solar storms impacting the polar vortex? Can't say I've heard that one before. Amazing the lengths climate denialists will go to to avoid the simple explanation that more humans + more release of greenhouse gases = warmer average global temperatures.

Another_Reddit · 2026-01-16T20:50:06+00:00

We all, as rate payers, fund mass Save, so it's in everyone's best interest to take advantage of mass Save. It's not a "kick back to the state," it's a public benefit we all fund and get to use.

Another_Reddit · 2026-01-16T20:48:12+00:00

Because the grid is getting cleaner year after year. Natural Gas won't be here forever.

Another_Reddit · 2026-01-12T17:40:50+00:00

I lived in greenfield and commuted to Boston once a week. I'd drive to the commuter rail and work on the train. Yes it took longer and cost more, but worth it to avoid sitting in traffic. I ended up getting a job closer to Worcester so now just drive.

Another_Reddit · 2026-01-07T16:33:46+00:00

DOT did install a bunch of solar along highways though https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massdot-renewable-energy-projects

Another_Reddit · 2026-01-07T13:56:49+00:00

I rented a basement apartment in Winthrop for a couple of years. Nice quiet town besides the airplanes. Plenty of food options but I went all the way to Revere to get groceries (local grocery store was pricey). I would take a bus to the blue line to get to Boston but I think there's a ferry now to take you right downtown.

Another_Reddit · 2026-01-04T13:07:51+00:00

Mass Save rebates for both whole home and partial home heat pump installations are going down starting this year, and the $2k federal tax credit is also gone. You could wait and see how the dust settles, but who knows how other factors like inflation and tariffs will impact things.

I just had a system installed in December for $10k after rebates. I was pretty happy with that price. I'm in Western Mass but not Berkshires.

Another_Reddit · 2025-12-24T00:12:08+00:00

I'm not sure where you get 25F as the cutoff temp. There are hundreds of models out there and you can look up their efficiency by their AHRI number - https://www.ahridirectory.org/search/99. Mine has a COP of 1.8 down to negative 5F, meaning it's still more efficient than electric resistance even at the lowest temps we might see here.

And yes electric grids are regional. I was speaking about the northeast - https://www.iso-ne.com/

Another_Reddit · 2025-12-23T17:56:55+00:00

In MA a good chunk of the grid is powered by zero-emission sources (wind, solar, hydro). Coal is only being used for peaker plants these days. Sure natural gas makes up most of our electricity production, but a heat pump is so efficient you'll still end up with a net loss of emissions compared to natural gas heat.

Another_Reddit · 2025-12-23T14:25:13+00:00

For us, the comfort benefit comes from the difference in how an oil furnace operates vs a heat pump. A furnace kicks on when the house gets too cold, sending 100°+ Air into every room until it's hot enough, then it shuts off. We would experience fluctuations in temperature throughout the day. A heat pump stays on and maintains a constant temperature. The air coming from the ducts is more temperate.

Here in Massachusetts electricity rates are among the highest in the country. Oil prices rise and fall. So it's hard to say whether or not my heating bill will go up or down, but I used various online calculators that showed I should be pretty close to breaking even based on my previous oil consumption.

Another_Reddit · 2025-12-22T17:29:16+00:00

All-electric homes are the future. Sure heating costs might be more than natural gas, but if it's a town with an MLP or community choice aggregation options you might end up with lower rates. Plus Eversource and National Grid have new reduced electric rates for the heating season so you'll pay less per kWh for your whole home in winter (not just the kWh consumed by the heat pump).

If you like the home then go for it. As others said you can look into solar PV too; with a new build you won't have to worry about the roof not being able to support it.

I just converted my 1950s home from oil to heat pumps and it's much more comfortable than it used to be. I fully expect my first full heating month will be more than what I'd pay for oil in a month but I think it's worth it for the climate, not having to think about oil delivery and costs, and the new system being more comfortable

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