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If you are a homeowner, you may be interested in installing a rooftop solar system to save money on your electricity bills and decrease your carbon footprint. In addition to the many financing options available from solar installers and third party lenders, you may be able to lower the effective upfront cost of your solar system through the the solar federal tax credit (also known as an Investment Tax Credit). In this guide, we will explain what the tax credit is, what it covers, who is eligibl

Since our inception, WattBuy has been saving consumers money and decarbonizing the grid by delivering access to affordable and renewable electricity. WattBuy.com has already helped tens of thousands of customers save up to 40% on their electricity bills with recommended electricity plans, community and rooftop solar, and other energy products. Today, we're excited to announce the launch of our Personalized Power Platform - a c

If you’re a homeowner, business owner, or renter in Texas, you’ve probably heard of ESI ID numbers, but you might be wondering why having an ESI ID matters and how to find yours. An Electric Service Identifier (ESI ID) is a unique number created by your local utility based on the location of your property. Each utility that participates in retail electric choice is responsible for creating, assigning, maintaining, and retiring ESI IDs for its service territory. All utilities follow the same

What the Climate Deal Could Mean for Clean Energy and You Last week, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia struck a surprise congressional budget deal with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. While the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a health and climate package, including a bunch of tax credits and rebates, it also includes <

It's no surprise that America's energy consumption has continued to increase steadily, but in 2019, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicted that global electricity generation will nearly double by 2050. This demand for energy generation is due to rising income, urbanization, and increased access to electricity. The energy grid will have to be rearranged to withstand these new ene

Want to learn more about climate change, sustainable living and our environment? We've curated the perfect list of documentaries and movies just for you! Here are some of the best sustainability documentaries and movies to binge watch this summer when it's just too hot to enjoy nature outside: A Plastic Ocean This adventure documentary shows the disturbing amount of plastic pollution found in our oceans. Released in 2016, A Plastic Ocean is still relevant today, maybe even a bit

Wondering how your state ranks in energy efficiency efforts compared to other states? The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) analyzed the efforts of all 50 states, plus Washington D.C. in 2020. The report shows which states already made drastic improvements and which still have a long way to go. Here's how each state made out: Alabama Alabama came in 44th place, le

Solar energy is more than just a hot trend - it’s a way for homeowners to save money on their electricity bill as well as reduce their carbon footprint. What’s better than saving money while simultaneously saving the planet? Another huge benefit to solar is the 26% tax incentive homeowners receive for installing solar panels in 2022. But if all that’s still not enough to sway you toward

Choosing an electricity provider can be overwhelming and difficult. Wouldn't it be helpful if they were ranked on customer satisfaction? The Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Illinois has done just that with its retail electric provider complaint scorecard. This scorecard shows which electricity providers in the state of Illinois have the best ratings according to their customers. This is valuable in