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☀️ Beat the heat and the rising energy costs this summer! According to a recent post from the International Window Film Association the average summer energy bill for US households is projected to hit $578 per month, showing an 11.7% increase compared to last year. Don't let these costs sneak up on you! Consider investing in solar window film to save on energy bills and keep your home or building cool during the scorching months. Let's discuss your options and how solar window film can benefit you. See below to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e4DSSGw6 #SolarWindowFilm #EnergyEfficiency #SaveMoney #StayCool

Making your home more #energyefficient doesn’t need to break the bank – small steps can make a big difference, and federal incentives can ease the burden. As SPEER Executive Director Todd McAlister discusses in this guide from The Texas Tribune, Texans may find it difficult to afford big ticket upgrades such as solar panels, heat pump water heaters, and EVs, yet “…the average Texan can go out and make sure their windows are caulked, and make sure there’s weather stripping around their doors, make sure that there's adequate insulation in their attic … and then you start adding on when you have the funds to be able to move forward.” See how you can increase your home's efficiency this summer & beyond: https://ow.ly/aXuR50SyYvg

"Perhaps the best approach for supporting the transition to electric heat pumps while protecting financially vulnerable households is to simply cap electric bills for low-income households outright through policy..." The New York HEAT Act would achieve just this, reducing utility bills by ending gas subsidies and capping utility bills for low- and middle-income New Yorkers at 6% of income! This is the road to fully fund and implement New York's landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) from 2019. How do we generate 70% of our electricity from renewable energy by 2030? How do we ensure that at least 35% of benefits are directed to disadvantaged communities? We need to put policy in place that will shift the current systems to achieve the CLCPA Mandates. The CLCPA Charted the path, and now it’s policies like the NY HEAT Act, the Climate Superfund Act, and the Just Energy Transition Act, that will support us in the decarbonizing transition and protect the most vulnerable to climate change.

Making your home more #energyefficient doesn’t need to break the bank – small steps can make a big difference, and federal incentives can ease the burden. As SPEER Executive Director Todd McAlister discusses in this guide from The Texas Tribune, Texans may find it difficult to afford big ticket upgrades such as solar panels, heat pump water heaters, and EVs, yet “…the average Texan can go out and make sure their windows are caulked, and make sure there’s weather stripping around their doors, make sure that there's adequate insulation in their attic … and then you start adding on when you have the funds to be able to move forward.” See how you can increase your home's efficiency this summer & beyond: https://ow.ly/aXuR50SyYvg

New Englanders are installing heat pumps in record numbers. But how do rebate programs ensure low-income households don’t get left behind? HVAC Informed reports some great ideas here: “A strategic neighborhood-based approach to transitioning off gas, in partnership with community-based organizations, can deliver even more savings by avoiding gas pipeline repair and replacement costs.” And this one: “Perhaps the best approach for supporting the transition to electric heat pumps while protecting financially vulnerable households is to simply cap electric bills for low-income households outright through policies like percentage of income payment programs while also providing energy-saving home efficiency retrofits.” Bottom line: The clean energy transition can’t leave behind the folks who would benefit from it the most. It’s going to take bold action to do this and do it right. https://bit.ly/49oVhPQ

Why the Rush to Energy Efficiency Might Not Be What You Think 🤔💡 The Inflation Reduction Act's energy-efficiency rebates are rolling out, with New York leading and more states joining this summer. This is big news for businesses in clean energy and home improvement. Here's the key point: Low-income homeowners can get up to $24,000 in rebates for energy-efficient upgrades. This shows a big push towards making homes more environmentally friendly. What can businesses do about this? 1. Become a certified contractor for these programs 2. Create all-in-one solutions that make the most of available rebates 3. Help customers understand how to get these incentives There's money to be made here: - More people will want energy-efficient products and services - New customers, especially those with lower incomes - Chance for long-term service contracts Keep an eye on these trends: 1. Different states rolling out their own rebate programs 2. More focus on electric appliances (like heat pumps and stoves) 3. Emphasis on big energy savings in some programs On the policy front: - Stay up-to-date on when programs start in your state - Understand the different rules for different rebate programs - Be ready for possible supply and worker shortages as demand goes up What if this leads to lots of people using smart home energy systems? How might this change the power grid and create new business chances? #EnergyEfficiency #CleanEnergy #InflationReductionAct #HomeUpgrades #Sustainability

Recently I’ve gotten a flurry of questions from friends and at networking events about electricity rates for their homes. Given that I’m in the commercial world I rarely delve into the residential side of things, unless it’s for my parents or my own apartment. However then I got to thinking, maybe I should post a PSA for anyone who is interested in shopping rates for their home. Below are some helpful links and tips you should look for, in my opinion, when shopping rates. Things to look for: ·      $0 early cancellation fee ·      Term of the agreement o  Put a reminder in your calendar 60 days prior to that end date to ensure the contract doesn’t lapse ·      Automatic renewal policy ·      Under billing make sure it is consolidated billing, which means it will come through your usual utility from NGRID or Eversource ·      Don’t go with the lowest price! o  Typically has a higher chance of changing from the "fixed" price you signed to a variable rate, which will leave your home exposed to additional $$ increase ·      I’ve almost historically always used Constellation & Direct Energy, even if they aren’t the lowest price, because of their financial backing Hope this helps! Constellation Residential Rates https://lnkd.in/e43cVzb3 Mass Energy Rates https://lnkd.in/eAq2HcAe Direct Energy Residential Rates https://lnkd.in/endMEgnq #residentialenergy #shopping #energysavings #budgetsecurity

We are praying for these homeowners across the country. Half million homes and business without power on the east coast.... 😥 https://lnkd.in/eYDAmENc (power outage article) New York- 143,000 homeowners out. Pennsylvania- 105,000 homeowners out. North Carolina- 70,000 homeowners out. New Jersey- 58,000 homeowners out Florida- 190,000 homeowners out! Homeowners to the LARGEST public utility companies in our nation: Con ed (NY) Duke Energy (NC) First energy (Pennsylvania) PSEG (New Jersey) For what's it worth, there is technology that will safeguard you as a homeowner against apocalyptic weather patterns and unreliable utility companies. Home electric batteries, get them!!! 🔋 🔋 They are awesome & will keep your home circuits running from 3-10 + days!! Gas generators are expensive & noisy & don't recharge themselves. Electric home batteries aren't that expensive and don't require you to fork over a ton of money to install them. Rinse and repeat. Simply replace a monthly payment you are making anyway to these unreliable utility companies. I have an arsenal of electric home batteries I can help you install, from California to Florida. Please click below and let me know to contact you, if this resonates. Be smart and plan! Blessings https://lnkd.in/eQipKi7 (Direct link to help)

Summer Cooling Outlook - We just released our summer cooling outlook - not surprising with record temperatures again on the horizon, the cost of electricity this summer to stay safe and cool is projected to increase by almost 8%. In addition, September is getting hotter - we added the month of Sept to our outlook report. #energy #climatechange #lowincomeenergy https://lnkd.in/dujSYfr9

Do you ever wonder what exactly goes into your natural gas bill? If you’re using natural gas for heating, cooking and clothes drying, you and your family are saving an average of $1,132 per year. In fact, families in the U.S. have saved a total of $125 billion over 10 the last years by using affordable, reliable and abundant natural gas in their homes. In your natural gas utility bill you will see a total amount due - but where does that number from come from? Find out: