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Why go solar?

Going solar is a smart move for your wallet and the planet. Not only can solar panels slash your electricity bills significantly, but they also offer a strong return on investment. The average solar payback period is between 6 to 10 years, depending on factors like electricity costs and incentives. Once the payback period is over, homeowners start saving money on their electricity bills, which can add up to tens of thousands of dollars over the system’s lifespan. Additionally, solar energy is a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, producing no emissions during operation. Reading time: 6 minutes

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How to pick a solar installer for your home

When considering getting solar installed on your house, online platforms can simplify the process and help you save time and money. By providing property details, you can receive multiple customized quotes from local solar installers. You can then use other online tools to research and narrow down your choice to a company that best suits your needs.

A simple insulation project to save money (and help the planet)

Good insulation can save you money by reducing energy costs AND help protect the climate by reducing CO2 emissions. This DIY project requires basic tools like spray foam and caulk. Older homes are usually pretty drafty, which makes them less energy efficient, so this project reduces drafts and is something nearly anyone can do!

Insulation – The Low Hanging Fruit of Carbon Reduction (and money savings!)

Insulation presents a significant opportunity for your carbon footprint reduction, but that’s not the real reason to do it. It also improves comfort and lowers your energy costs. With 90% of US homes under-insulated, enhancing insulation can reduce energy use and carbon emissions dramatically. It also offers additional benefits like increased home value.

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The shocking truth about alternative energy!

If you want to save money switch to LED lighting, insulate your home and buy energy-efficient appliances.  If you want to keep carbon dioxide out of the air the single biggest thing you can do is switch to alternative energy. That’s the “shocking truth”.  Why shocking?  Because no other single thing you do as an individual will have as big an impact on climate change.   In this post you will see the huge impact you can make by switching to alternative energy and how to get it for your home.  You can save money, prevent carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere, and… Read More »The shocking truth about alternative energy!