What if you could sign up for solar energy without paying any extra costs? With community solar, now you can—and it’s much easier than you’d think. Millions of Americans can’t afford the upfront costs of a rooftop solar array, and thousands of others have been disappointed by the pricing schemes of third-party energy providers (or ESCOs). After…
Is your town or city joining a community choice aggregation (CCA) program? Here’s what you need to know. Thousands of Americans have gotten a letter in the mail from their town that says the town is offering a community choice aggregation program. The letter says the CCA will change the energy they receive at their…
The average Central Hudson customer spends about $1,400 a year on electricity, and most aren’t sure where it’s all going. We lay out in plain English what all the charges on your Central Hudson bill mean and how to maximize your savings. When you pay your electric bill month after month, you start to notice…
You don’t need to remodel your home to make it more energy-efficient. These five simple steps could save you over $500 a year, without requiring any major changes to your home. What do you imagine when you think of making your home more energy-efficient? A lot of people’s minds go straight to the big moves:…
You’re interested in solar, but you don’t want to break the bank. We understand. Fortunately, the cheapest solar energy can allow you to save without the upfront costs. There are plenty of ways to go solar, and each one brings its own costs and benefits. From buying panels outright to joining a community solar garden,…
We get so many ‘asks’ these days from people trying to cut down on their carbon footprints & make the world a better place, but there’s only so much time in a day. So what are the most effective actions you can take to live a sustainable lifestyle in 2018?
Community solar is one of the most affordable forms of renewable energy. By allowing you to subscribe to a local solar farm, community solar makes it possible for you to see a discount on your energy supply without paying any additional costs. So what makes community solar possible, and what are the rules that compensate solar…
Community solar has its own unique benefits for the economy, the environment, and your household–and it’s already having a nationwide impact. Here are the 8 biggest benefits of community solar: 1. Don’t Own Your Home? No Problem. Community solar allows households to tap into a local shared solar farm and see savings on their electric…