Category: Compact’s Energy Blog

Understanding Heat Pump Electric Rates

Heat pumps continue to be the most climate friendly and efficient way to heat a home. These systems move heat (a process that can be 300-400% efficient) using the refrigeration […]

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Understanding your Energy Costs

Cold winter weather and rising costs have led many customers to see an increase in their electric bill this winter.  The Cape Light Compact believes it is important for customers […]

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Love Live Local – Energy Matters Report

Love Live Local and Cape Light Compact came together in 2023 to produce this primer on energy use, its associated environmental impacts, and what measures can be taken by local businesses to address the issue here on […]

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Resources to Help You Save This Winter

Resources to Help You Save This Winter This winter, households and businesses on the Cape and Vineyard, across the country, and around the world will likely spend more to heat […]

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3 Ways to Participate in Our Clean Energy Transition

3 Ways to Participate in Our Clean Energy Transition States, communities, businesses, and individuals around the U.S. are exploring how they can take part in the transition to clean energy. […]

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What Makes Smart Thermostats Such a Smart Move?

What Makes Smart Thermostats Such a Smart Move?   Smart thermostats are a simple home upgrade that can make your home more comfortable and save energy. In this article, we […]

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New Electric Equipment That We’re Really Excited About

New Electric Equipment That We’re Really Excited About:  Recently, new electric models of all sorts of equipment are popping up everywhere, from electric cars to electric lawn mowers. For us […]

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Your Heat Pump Options

Your Heat Pump Options With advancements in technology, whole building comfort is on the rise, and with it, the humble Heat Pump. Heat pumps are growing in popularity in all […]

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Heat Pump Water Heaters – Savings for All Seasons 

Heat Pump Water Heaters – Savings for All Seasons  Water Heating by the Numbers  Have you ever wondered how much you are paying for hot showers? You may not realize how much money Is going down the […]

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Three Opportunities to Support a Smarter Grid

Three Opportunities to Support a Smarter Grid  Terms like “demand response,” “peak demand,” and “smart technologies” are growing more commonplace, but you may have some questions about how these concepts relate and their importance in creating a cleaner, more resilient […]

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