If it feels like your electric bill has jumped dramatically over the past few years, you’re not imagining it. According to newly published data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), electricity prices have been rising at a much faster pace than most homeowners expected—and the trend shows no sign of slowing. In fact, the […]

As more homeowners look for ways to lower energy costs and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, heat pumps have quickly become one of the most popular home energy upgrades. But choosing the right heat pump installer in New England matters just as much as choosing the system itself. While many HVAC contractors can install […]

When homeowners start exploring solar, financing is often one of the biggest questions. Many people like the idea of lowering their electric bills with clean energy, but they still wonder how solar works if their plans change or if something goes wrong. The Propel energy services agreement was designed to make solar ownership more flexible. […]

For years, homeowners interested in solar have typically had two main financing options: solar loans or solar leases. Each approach has its pros and cons, and depending on your situation, one may make more sense than the other. Now, a newer option called Propel offers something a little different — a structure designed to combine […]

For many homeowners, solar makes financial sense. Lower electric bills, predictable energy costs, and long-term savings are all compelling reasons to install solar panels. But financing options can sometimes make the decision more complicated. Traditional solar loans often require homeowners to claim the federal solar tax credit themselves — and if you miss that opportunity, […]

If you’re thinking about upgrading your home with a high-efficiency heat pump, insulation, or other energy improvements, you may have heard about the Mass Save HEAT Loan. It’s one of the most valuable—but often misunderstood—financing options available to Massachusetts homeowners. Here’s what the HEAT Loan is, how it works, and when it makes sense for […]

As homeowners across the region look for more efficient ways to heat and cool their homes, heat pumps have quickly become one of the most talked-about energy upgrades. At New England Clean Energy, we’re excited to announce that we are officially scheduling consultations for residential heat pump installations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and […]

As homes become more electric—think heat pumps, EVs, and work-from-home life—many homeowners find their original solar system no longer covers as much of their electricity use as it once did. A natural question follows: Can I just add more solar panels to what I already have? Sometimes the answer is yes—but very often, it’s more […]

If you’ve been researching solar lately, you may have noticed a wave of new terminology. What used to be called a solar lease or power purchase agreement (PPA) is now sometimes marketed as subscription solar, third-party ownership (TPO), or something else entirely. So what’s actually changed? In most cases, the name—not the structure. This article […]

When homeowners explore going solar, one of the first decisions they face is how to pay for it. While many people assume solar automatically means owning panels on their roof, a large portion of the market is built around third-party ownership models—typically solar leases or power purchase agreements (PPAs). On the surface, these options can […]