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Tax credits for solar panels are available, but the catch is you can't own them Rooftop solar installers are steering customers toward leases instead of purchases. Federal tax credits for purchased systems have ended but are still available for leased ones.

@npr.org referenced EnergySage as a go-to resource for homeowners exploring solar leases and PPAs.

A bill just passed the Massachusetts House to cut $1 billion from Mass Save—and it could raise your energy costs.

The good news: it hasn't passed the state Senate yet. Contact your state senator and tell them to protect Mass Save funding. Find your rep: https://energysage.biz/46HE19j

Deciding how to upgrade your home energy shouldn’t require an engineering degree.

We’re excited to announce our third annual Installer of the Year awards. These winners stand out for going above and beyond among our trusted installer network.

Congrats to all winners! https://energysage.biz/47cPwFV

📣 Our 22nd EnergySage Intel Home Electrification Marketplace Report is here.

The federal tax credit expiration triggered a 205% surge in homeowner demand.

Now, the shift is toward energy independence and rising electricity costs.

📊 Read it: https://energysage.biz/4aE7TWE

AI runs on electricity — and it's reshaping your bill ⚡🤖

Lizzie Irwin of @humanetech.bsky.social _ on why the AI boom impacts everyday people, and why the outcome isn't locked in yet.

Full conversation: https://energysage.biz/4aQ0009

Greatest love story ever told: two people with completely compatible thermostat habits 🧡

Some relationships are draining. My electric bill is one of them.

The thermostat is an unofficial member of the household.

An NFL star built a town that survived a Category 4 hurricane without losing power 🏈⚡

The full story behind Babcock Ranch: https://energysage.biz/3O88eI3

You're Paying for AI, Whether You Use It or Not | Plugged In YouTube video by EnergySage

The massive energy demand behind AI is driving grid strain, and the cost is landing on homeowners. (@ucs.org has the receipts.)

If Utilities Listened to Jigar Shah, Power Would Cost Less | Plugged In: The Full Conversation YouTube video by EnergySage

Waiting for electric bills to come down?⚡

Energy expert Jigar Shah, co-host of Open Circuit from @latitudemedia.bsky.social explains why that’s unlikely — and how solar can help shield homeowners from rising energy costs.

Leasing Solar Actually... Makes Sense Now? Third Party Ownership (TPO) for solar panels may not have the sunniest past, but times are changing. With the federal solar tax credit gone, TPO options like solar leases and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) offer a more accessible path to solar saving...

Leasing solar actually…makes sense now? 🤔

Solar leases haven’t always had the best reputation, but the math and options have changed.

How YouTuber Matt Ferrell achieved total energy security | Plugged In: The Full Conversation YouTube video by EnergySage

When the grid goes down, YouTuber Matt Ferrell’s lights stay on at his net-zero home with home batteries 🔋

In this episode of Plugged In: The Full Conversation, Kristina Zagame talks with @mattferrell.bsky.social about what it really takes to achieve energy independence.

2025: the year in clean energy | Plugged In Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ was a big year for clean energy.

We saw major changes in policy but also record utility bills, meaning home electrification makes more sense than ever.

🎥 Watch the year-in-review episode: https://energysage.biz/4p2GpxK

What electrifying topics should we cover in 2026? ⬇️

You’re Heating Your Home All Wrong | Plugged In YouTube video by EnergySage

Winter’s here—and if your HVAC goes out on the coldest night of the year, it’s already too late ❄️

Heard about heat pumps but not sure what to believe?

In this episode of Plugged In, we break down how heat pumps actually perform in the cold and why more homeowners are making the switch.

Pro tip: Don’t wait for electricity rates to drop.

They won't. Start making your own electricity with solar.

🎵 Your Spotify Wrapped, but make it electrification:

kWh you produced
Emissions diverted
Hours spent playing with monitoring apps
Hours spent charging (while you were sleeping)
Dollars saved on electricity
Power outages avoided
Number of times you brought up heat pumps at a party

What'd we miss?

“Skip the plug-in hybrid. Go straight to an EV.”

According to Jonny Lieberman, you’re hauling around a gas engine and a less-than-ideal battery, the "worst of both worlds."

➡️ Watch here: https://energysage.biz/49ZJKtH

Think plug-in hybrids are a smart stepping stone…or fast-track to a full EV? 👇

Deal days save you money a few times a year, but going solar provides savings all year long. By switching to solar energy, you can significantly cut or even eliminate your electric bill.

How much could your household save with solar panels? https://energysage.biz/4864luZ

Solar Isn't Dead | Plugged In Have you heard the panic about solar "dying" because the federal tax credit expires in 2025? It's BS. Solar panels are cheaper than ever, and major upgrades ...

The end of the tax credit isn’t the end of solar.

Solar costs are down, electricity bills are up, and new leasing options put real savings back in the hands of homeowners, not utility companies.

🎥 Watch the episode feat. @billmckibben.bsky.social: https://energysage.biz/48h1XjW

Electric bills are climbing fast this year—and the projections don’t get better. Electricity costs could double by 2055, meaning the average household may spend more than $81,000 over 30 years.

Learn more about how solar flips the math → https://energysage.biz/3XCTdPY

Is Solar the Costco of Energy? A Conversation with Bill McKibben EnergySage sat down with one of the world’s most influential climate voices to talk about the future of solar in America.

“As the price of electricity just keeps going up and up and up, the economic equation [of solar] for homeowners gets better and better.”

Catch the conversation with @billmckibben.bsky.social of @thirdactorg.bsky.social on Plugged In.

What was the exact moment you decided to go solar? ☀️
(A bill? An outage? A neighbor? Tell us your story 👇)

Why solar is the “Costco of energy” with Bill McKibben | Plugged In: the Full Conversation What if solar power could liberate us--from high bills, dirty energy, and corporate control? In this episode of Plugged In: The Full Conversation, Kristina Zagame sits down with Bill McKibben, one of the world's most influential climate voices and foun...

Solar isn’t just for environmentalists anymore—and that’s coming from @billmckibben.bsky.social💡

In this Plugged In: The Full Conversation episode, he talks about @thirdactorg.bsky.social and why the case for solar has gone mainstream.

🎥 See the full interview: https://energysage.biz/4owAYro

Home electrification roadmap⚡️
First project / Current project / Next project

(We’ll go first: heat pump ✅ → solar ✅ → EV charger 🔜)

👇 Drop yours below

Solar installers across the country are working tirelessly to help homeowners go solar before year-end ⚡️☀️

If you’re just getting started, you won’t make this year’s federal incentive deadline. But electric rates are rising, and savings grow the earlier you begin: https://energysage.biz/3JycgaU

The scariest thing you’ll see at your door this Halloween… a solar doorknocker.

Let’s hope you don’t get this trick-or-treater today.

Don't get tricked by solar scams. EnergySage helps you compare vetted, trusted solar installers with no tricks, just transparency.

Energy Vampires: Everything You Need to Know What are phantom loads? How are they effecting your electric bill? We go over all you need to know on the topic.

Energy vampires (or phantom loads) are real — and they’re quietly draining up to 10% of your home’s electricity 🧛‍♂️👻

Do Solar Panels Increase Home Value? Find out if solar panels increase home value, the costs involved, and how location impacts your return on investment for going solar.

Wondering if solar panels really add value to your home?

Redfin tapped EnergySage for expert insights on how solar boosts resale value and what factors make the biggest difference.