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It's no secret that the U.S. is working hard to catch up and reach its renewable energy goals. But what does that mean for homeowners who also see the value in cleaner energy sources? The federal government is offering tax incentives to homeowners who have solar systems installed in their homes. Specifically, a 26% tax credit for systems installed in 2022 and a 22% credit for systems installed in 2023. So far, the tax credit is set to expire in 2024 unless congress decides to extend it.

Currently, we're in the middle of one of the biggest calls for switching to renewables since the 1970s energy crisis. But what is renewable energy and how can we expand the way it helps us? While solar and wind are the most well-known renewable energy sources, there are actually five major renewable energies. Biomass, hydropower, and geothermal energy are also important sources. Until the mid-1800s, wood - a biomass energy source - was the

The U.S. Energy Information Administration released a report earlier this year explaining its Short-Term Energy Outlook forecast. In short, the EIA is predicting the U.S. to increasingly shift its electricity generation away from fossil fuels thanks to the significant increase in renewable energy plants. But the detailed explanat

WattBuy started with a goal of transparency and a mission to democratize the electricity sector, ensuring customers understand their options. While WattBuy uses a lot of smart technology to democratize the clean energy sector, we end up going back to the basics every now and then. So, here are WattBuy’s top four fundamental energy facts to keep in mind when shopping for an electricity plan that’s right for you: What is a kilowatt-hour (kWh)? When people open their electric bill,

2020 and 2021 were both groundbreaking years for renewable energy and climate policy. According to reports from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), this growth is exp

2021 was a great year for renewable energy and helped pave the way for a more sustainable future. Let’s look back at the many developments that happened last year: Solar dominated the renewable energy sector Solar made up more than half of the renewable energy added this year, and the International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that it will likely make up 95% of new power capacity globally throug

Christmas is now in full swing! If you're looking for an impressive gift for your loved ones this year, sustainability is the true gift that keeps on giving. To many people, the holiday season means delicious food, presents, and spending time with family and friends. But for our planet, the holiday season means 25% more wa

Today, electricity is a common comfort. It’s something most homeowners and renters typically don’t give a second thought. But are utility companies being completely transparent with their customers? Often, there's a shroud of mystery around electricity that utilities want to keep. Here’s what your utility company doesn’t want you to know: Renewable Energy Payments (REPs) are incentives for homeowners, farmers, businesses, etc., to become producers of renewable energy, or to increase their

WattBuy started with a question: could we build trust and transparency in a sector that was benefiting from a lack of it? When it came to energy choice, there was no source of truth for consumers to understand their options, and more often than not, the industry preyed on low-income households and confused consumers in order to sell electricity plans. Our mission was, and continues to be, to democratize access to affordable, clean electricity. But educating customers alone won’t capture c