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Homeowner shares real energy savings 1 year after getting rooftop solar panels: 'I did some analysis on my system"
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (446+ words) The Massachusetts resident posted a graph of their daily energy usage on Reddit. You don't need to live in a sunny, hot climate to save money by switching to home solar, as one Boston-area homeowner showed. The Bay Stater posted…...
Energy experts sound the alarm as Americans get further behind on their energy bills: 'The anger is growing"
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (787+ words) "There's a natural mismatch of incentives." Energy experts warn that something must be done to provide financial relief as Americans get further behind on their electricity bills. The New York Times spoke to energy experts who expressed doubts that a…...
Energy expert breaks down what homeowners 'don't understand' about rising energy bills: '[This is] 50% of your bill"
3+ hour, 15+ min ago (582+ words) "[It] used to be 20% of your bill." Energy costs are becoming unaffordable in America, and the biggest issue is distribution, not generation." Generation involves how electricity is produced. However, distribution is the final delivery of that electricity from local substations…...
Homebuyer baffled after seller leaves family with 'abandoned' off-grid tech: 'As far as I understand, I am getting [this for] free"
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (696+ words) "I plan on placing an offer and [am] curious what other questions I should ask." A potential homebuyer took to Reddit recently to ask about a home they were purchasing that included a set of unique solar panels." Posting in…...
Homeowner goes on rant to debunk major myth about heat pump technology: 'People on the internet told me it would give out"
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (675+ words) "Good to see examples of these lasting." As energy prices continue to skyrocket nationwide, paying for warmth during the winter can become a nightmare for some homeowners. But if your home is energy-efficient, your bills might just be a little…...
Homeowner shares concerns after neighbors 'irrationally' complain about household upgrade: 'I fear ... vandalism or worse"
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (599+ words) "He doesn't get it." A homeowner turned to the internet for advice after their neighbor expressed vehement opposition to the homeowner's installing solar panels on their own home." "Has anyone run into neighbors that are passionately and irrationally opposed to…...
Energy expert reveals why homeowners may want to upgrade their backup generators: 'This is something that a generator will never give you"
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (545+ words) "I save money every day using [this]." Many homeowners rely on generators to power their homes when extreme weather shuts off their access to the electrical grid " but they may be missing out on money-saving options that foster true energy…...
New data reveals homeowners' opinions on upgrading to heat pump HVACs — here's what 95% of customers said
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (521+ words) Getting 95% of people to agree on anything these days is nearly impossible." However, in a survey of over 70,000 homeowners who participated in a program to upgrade their HVAC systems to energy-efficient heat pumps, 95% reported being satisfied with the results, according…...
Homeowner questions financial logic of upgrading to popular HVAC tech after tax credits disappear: 'I'm wondering if now is a bad time"
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (616+ words) "The cost of electricity is slowly creeping up." Upgrading your old HVAC system can feel like a big undertaking. One homeowner reached out to Reddit's "r/heatpumps" forum for advice on whether to make the switch. According to the original…...
Homeowner seeks expert advice after neighbor blames him for his 'quadrupled' electricity bill: 'Could my installation be related …?"
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (549+ words) "Who is likely to be liable?" One homeowner was baffled when the HVAC upgrades that were supposed to save them money on their utility bills appeared to end up costing a lot extra " for their neighbor, at least. They wrote…...