State, local officials talk importance of weatherization to curb home heating costs
GREENFIELD — According to data from the state Department of Energy Resources, Massachusetts residents who heat their homes using oil spent an average of $1,800 on heat during the winter of 2024-2025.
Heating one’s home is not an insignificant expense, and weatherizing one’s home to make it more energy efficient isn’t cheap either, said Lev BenEzra, executive director of Community Action Pioneer Valley during a celebration of National Weatherization Day on Thursday.
“Weatherization is about dignity, comfort and economic security for our neighbors,” BenEzra said, “and it is a part of the web of supports that many in our community rely on.”
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