Energy Efficiency
May 10, 2012
Historic New England makes Salem a little greener
Staff will share green practices in historic preservation at Living Green and Renewable Energy Fair on May 19. read more...
April 13, 2012
Affiliate members to gather for 2012 Forum
Historic New England convenes small to mid-sized heritage organizations from around New England May 9 at the Affiliate Members Forum. read more...
April 07, 2012
Lyman Estate nears opening after weatherization project
The large-scale weatherization and energy efficiency project at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, Massachusetts, is wrapping up in anticipation of the site's spring re-opening. read more...
March 15, 2012
Guidelines for improving energy efficiency in historic buildings published
The Maine State Planning Office recently commissioned Maine Preservation to write energy guidelines for older homes and buildings with a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. read more...
February 18, 2012
Lyman Estate objects undergo conservation
Historic New England's collections and conservation experts are working to support the weatherization and energy efficiency project at the Lyman Estate. read more...
December 27, 2011
Storm windows reduce air leakage by thirty percent
Last year, Historic New England implemented a number of small measures to increase energy efficiency at Pierce House, and recent tests show that the improvements have paid off. read more...
October 11, 2011
Historic New England tests energy conservation at Pierce House
Historic New England's efforts to reduce energy consumption at the Pierce House are the subject of an upcoming program on October 20. read more...
August 09, 2011
Waltham residents learn about Lyman Estate energy project
Historic New England welcomed Waltham, Massachusetts, residents to tour the Lyman Estate as part of Historic Waltham Days. read more...
June 08, 2011
Roundtable looks at simplified environmental control systems in historic house museums
Historic New England staff participated in an April 2011 roundtable to share their findings and foster dialogue with peer organizations about the different approaches that have been taken to improve Relative Humidity (RH) control in historic house museums in the region. read more...
March 08, 2011
Window conservation begins at Lyman Estate
The conservation of all 118 window openings at the Lyman Estate mansion has begun. read more...
