If you are looking to optimize your home’s energy usage to match your specific needs and interests, you have a greater array of options to consider than ever before.
You could opt for a significant, long-term investment, like adding solar panels to your roof. You could complete a few DIY weatherization projects over the weekend, or you could take any number of actions in between, such as enrolling in community solar, signing up for a new electric rate plan or installing a smart thermostat.
As the year winds down and we turn the page to 2025, we look back at som… >>
Replacing your HVAC system is one of the biggest decisions you have to make as a homeowner. There’s a plethora of options out there, and they all have unique pros and cons depending on your personal values and what your home needs.
But did you know that there’s a single, highly efficient appliance that can both heat and cool your home, while also saving you money and reducing your environmental impact? Meet the air-source heat pump – an excellent option to consider for your home.
In… >>
With the autumnal equinox – the official start of fall – now past, temperatures across the country are finally beginning to cool down following the hottest summer on record.
While the mild weather between summer’s heat and winter’s chill is here, it’s an ideal time to enhance your home’s energy efficiency, particularly with the tax credits now available. There are many ways to lower your home’s energy use, but one tried-and-true… >>
If you’re among the third of Americans who rent their homes, you might think that there’s not a lot you can do to reduce your home’s energy use or lower your carbon footprint.
While there are certain limitations for renters compared to homeowners (like installing solar panels or purchasing high-efficiency appliances), there are still many impactful actions you can take to become a smarter energy consumer.
In this month’s blog, we explore five steps that … >>
Summertime is just around the corner now, and while you may be looking forward to sitting by the pool, grilling out with friends or going on a beach vacation, the hot weather can also lead to some of your highest energy bills of the year. But the good news is that there are steps you can take to lessen the impact of regularly running your A/C to stay cool.
In this month’s blog, we look at six ways you can cut down on your energy usage this summer without breaking the bank:
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Smart thermostats emerged more than a decade ago with first-generation models from ecobee and Google Nest and have since become one of the most well-known and popular smart home devices. And for good reason as these devices promise numerous benefits around convenience, comfort and energy savings.
Smart thermostats automate a heating and cooling schedule based on your inputs or habits and make it possible to adjust the temperature of your home from wherever you are. Some smart thermostats automatically detect when you&… >>
If you’re interested in becoming a smarter, more empowered energy consumer, having a firm grasp on what your monthly energy bill is telling you is an ideal place to start. Your bill will have helpful information on how you’re being charged for the energy you’re using and your typical habits for using energy at home, and it can help you develop a plan for saving energy.
In this month’s blog, we look at three tips for better understanding your energy bills:
1. Check how many kilowatt-hours you typic… >>
More and more consumers are electrifying their lives as they look for ways to lower their carbon footprints, improve the energy efficiency of their homes and play their part in addressing climate change.
While the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has received a lot of press in recent years, consumers are also considering technologies inside their homes, such as induction cooktops, electric water heaters and air-source heat pumps.
In this month’s blog, we look at three reasons to consider a heat pump for your HVAC system:
1. You can save m… >>
With its milder temperatures and lower humidity, autumn is a great time to make energy-efficient improvements and other energy-related changes around your home (as we noted in this recent blog post). However, some improvements, like upgrading your HVAC system or installing solar panels on your roof, can put some serious strain on your wallet – even if they end up paying for themselves in the long run.
In this month’s blog, we look at five steps you can take relatively little cost to you:
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After one of the hottest summers on record, temperatures are now beginning to cool off in many parts of the country as we approach Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer.
A brief respite between the sweltering heat of the summer and frigid cold of the winter, autumn is an ideal time to make energy-efficient improvements and other energy-related changes around your home.
Let’s look at seven steps you can take to be a smarter energy consumer this fall:
1. Stop air leaks with weatherstrips, caulk and insulation.
If your home has… >>
