Utilities
Find out everything you need to know about going solar with utilities throughout the country.
Ralph Baruth
August 10, 2022
Electricity costs in Boston, MA (2022 rates)
In 2022, the average cost of electricity in Boston is 26 cents per kilowatt-hour, and the average monthly bill is $156. Here are two easy ways for Bostonians to lower their energy bill
Jen Merithew
August 1, 2022
How much does electricity cost in Maricopa, AZ?
Maricopa, AZ residents spend about $105 per month on utility costs, but can greatly reduce that by going solar.
Jen Merithew
June 28, 2022
New Yorkers’ guide to going solar with Con Edison
Everything homeowners need to know about going solar as a Con Edison customer.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
June 3, 2022
How many watts does an AC use?
The amount of watts an air conditioner uses varies based on the type of AC unit and can increase or decrease based on how hard it needs to work to cool down a space.
Jen Merithew
May 6, 2022
What Texas homeowners can expect when going solar with CoServ
CoServ is a regulated electric co-op in Texas. While going solar with them right now has its advantages, there are a few concerns for the future.
Thi Deremer
May 5, 2022
The Hawaii Oahu Battery Bonus program is a great way to save on battery storage
HECO is offering to pay solar homeowners in Hawaii thousands of dollars to install battery storage. We cover everything you need to know about the incentive in our latest blog.
Jen Merithew
April 29, 2022
Should Texas homeowners go solar with Oncor Electric Delivery?
Going solar in Texas can be tricky, having to parse through various electric providers and utilities. Here’s everything you need to know as a solar homeowner with Oncor Electric Delivery.
Jen Merithew
April 18, 2022
Explained: Green Mountain Power’s Bring Your Own Device program
A breakdown of how Green Mountain Power’s Bring Your Own Device energy storage incentive program works and if it’s a good choice for Vermont homeowners.
Thi Deremer
April 14, 2022
Eversource New Hampshire: solar incentives, payback period & more
Explaining how home solar works with Eversource, including how to reduce upfront costs, finding incentives & rebates, and determining average payback times.
Chiquita Keil
April 12, 2022
What are peak and off-peak hours for electricity?
In Time of Use plans, utility companies split the day into both peak and off-peak electricity hours. Find out what this means and how you can benefit from off-peak electricity hours.
Jen Merithew
April 5, 2022
Green Mountain Power’s new energy storage lease explained
GMP is offering 100 Vermont homeowners the opportunity to lease Enphase backup batteries for their homes. Is it as good of a deal as the utility claims?
Thi Deremer
March 23, 2022
Guide to TECO solar programs in 2024
TECO offers two solar savings programs for Florida residents, and one will save you substantially more than the other. We explain each (and which one you should sign up for) in our latest blog.