Energy Savings
Google Will Pay for Your Heat Pump: What Heat Pump Grid Incentives Mean for Homeowners
Google is fully funding a California pilot, SHARE, that knocks up to $10,000 off battery-enabled heat pumps in two Bay Area counties. It is the sharpest example yet of heat pump grid incentives: programs that pay households for running their homes flexibly. The mechanics, and what utilities elsewhere pay for demand response, matter for your […]
Solar Panels Not Producing Enough? 7 Reasons Why and the Fixes
Solar panels not producing enough can feel like money leaking off the roof. When solar panels are not producing enough, the cause is usually one of a short list of suspects, and most of them have fixes you can handle yourself. Before you spend anything, start with the free checks: is the monitoring app actually […]
UK Energy Bills Set for Biggest Jump in Four Years: 9 Ways to Cut Costs This Winter
UK household energy bills are forecast to jump 16% in January to £1,999 a year, the biggest rise in four years — so here is how to reduce home energy bills before the cold sets in. That is the prediction from consultancy Cornwall Insight, shared with the BBC this morning. It lands on top of […]
How Much Money Does Home Insulation Really Save? A 2026 Breakdown
The short answer on home insulation savings: the EPA estimates homeowners save an average of 15 percent on heating and cooling costs through air sealing and insulation, with poorly insulated homes saving considerably more. That means hundreds of dollars back every year, with payback periods that often land between two and five years. Here is […]