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“Rising energy bills are a key part of the housing affordability crisis in America. The energy efficiency measures and u...
06/02/2026

“Rising energy bills are a key part of the housing affordability crisis in America. The energy efficiency measures and upgrades that are supported by these rebates will help lower bills and make homes more comfortable — this is welcome news for homeowners"

The DOE has released updated guidance to move billions in IRA home energy rebate funds forward. Here's what it means for homeowners and contractors.

"Many homeowners already know about the energy savings these systems can offer, but as the water heater experts at Rheem...
06/01/2026

"Many homeowners already know about the energy savings these systems can offer, but as the water heater experts at Rheem explain in this video, there's another lesser-known perk: They can also provide a cooling effect similar to free air conditioning"

One emerging appliance making waves in the home-efficiency world is the heat pump water heater.

"The nearly $9 billion in question was approved through the Inflation Reduction Act (which is still law) and earmarked f...
05/31/2026

"The nearly $9 billion in question was approved through the Inflation Reduction Act (which is still law) and earmarked for the Home Efficiency Rebates program (aka HOMES rebates) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR)"

The future of federal home efficiency and electrification rebates is unclear. A look at HOMES, HEAR, and what DOE actions could mean.

"Jeff and Jenny Wright haven’t paid an electric bill for their Houston home in more than a year. Instead, the couple sel...
05/30/2026

"Jeff and Jenny Wright haven’t paid an electric bill for their Houston home in more than a year. Instead, the couple sells their unused power back to the grid in a system that some states hope can offer a way to help meet surging demand for electricity"

Some states offer homeowners the option of generating their own power and sending what they don’t use back to the grid. Other states are preparing to.

"Who can access the thermal energy under public lands? Are there places where drilling should be prohibited? Do a privat...
05/29/2026

"Who can access the thermal energy under public lands? Are there places where drilling should be prohibited? Do a private landowner’s thermal rights extend to the edge of their property?"

A bill in Massachusetts would create a framework for a geothermal utility, with the aim of heating and cooling buildings cleanly and affordably.

"What are the most effective steps one can take to reduce one’s environmental footprint? And how does one influence othe...
05/28/2026

"What are the most effective steps one can take to reduce one’s environmental footprint? And how does one influence others to take action? We asked experts."

As fires tear through California and Trump sets back efforts to curb the rise of global temperatures, what can individuals do to make a difference?

"Utility costs are one of the biggest operating expenses for self-storage facilities, many of which are climate-controll...
05/26/2026

"Utility costs are one of the biggest operating expenses for self-storage facilities, many of which are climate-controlled. Cutting the cost of electricity increases NOI, and the value of the property goes up"

Not all rooftop solar panels arrive with fanfare and ribbon-cutting.  Earlier this month, passersby tipped the RoundTable to a solar story quietly

“For example, in Massachusetts, the Mass Save program combines utility incentives, rebates and financing to reduce upfro...
05/23/2026

“For example, in Massachusetts, the Mass Save program combines utility incentives, rebates and financing to reduce upfront costs by up to $8,500, and for some income-qualified homeowners, they can get zero-cost upgrades through turnkey programs"

Federal tax breaks for energy efficient improvements are gone, but homeowners can still find financial incentives in addition to saving money on their utility bills.

"The boilers and a rooftop unit will be replaced with a new heat pump air handler and basement heat pump units for heati...
05/22/2026

"The boilers and a rooftop unit will be replaced with a new heat pump air handler and basement heat pump units for heating and cooling. The city will also install a new 67-kilowatt rooftop solar array that will be the largest city-owned installation"

Advancing its climate goal commitments, Somerville will be working this summer to fully decarbonize its first municipally owned building, the Traffic and Parking Office. The two-story building in West Somerville, was chosen as the first for decarbonization because its three gas-fired boilers were be...

"Solar power is being installed faster than any other power source in the world. That’s the case in the United States, a...
05/19/2026

"Solar power is being installed faster than any other power source in the world. That’s the case in the United States, and that’s the case globally. Solar power is booming. But not all is perfect in the solar industry, not all is sunshine and rainbows"

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Solar power is being installed faster than any other power source in the world. That’s the case in the United States, and that’s the case globally. Solar power is booming. But not all is perfect in the solar industry, not...

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