If you heat your home with oil, you already know how quickly a New England winter can turn into an expensive one. Heating oil prices can fluctuate significantly, leaving homeowners with little control over what their next delivery will cost. That has more homeowners in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island considering cold-climate heat […]

Going solar starts with understanding your home. Today, solar companies can learn quite a bit about a property before ever stepping foot on-site. Satellite imagery, utility usage, roof data, and other digital tools can help determine whether solar may be a good fit and create a preliminary system design. But there are some things you […]

Massachusetts is considering changes that could affect how homeowners are compensated for the solar energy they generate. In a recently published opinion piece for CommonWealth Beacon, New England Clean Energy Founder Mark Durrenberger explains why this conversation deserves a closer look before any major policy changes are made. Why Rooftop Solar Compensation Matters Decisions about […]

Owning a second home comes with plenty of advantages—a place to escape for the summer, a vacation property that generates rental income, or a family home that’s been passed down through generations. But it also comes with something less exciting: another utility bill. Whether it’s a lake house in New Hampshire, a coastal property in […]

If you’ve recently received a letter, email, or notice from your electric utility saying your meter is being replaced, you’re not alone. Across Massachusetts, electric utilities are replacing traditional electric meters with smart meters as part of a broader effort to modernize the electric grid. For many homeowners, though, the first reaction is simply: Why […]

One of the most common questions homeowners ask when considering solar is simple: “How long will it take for solar to pay for itself?” It’s a fair question. Solar is an investment, and most homeowners want to understand when the savings on their electric bills will outweigh the cost of the system. The answer depends […]

For years, one of the biggest financial incentives for homeowners considering solar was the federal Residential Clean Energy Credit. That changed at the end of 2025. The federal credit previously allowed eligible homeowners to claim 30% of qualifying residential clean energy costs. For systems installed after December 31, 2025, that residential credit is no longer […]

You invested in solar expecting your system to produce clean energy for years to come. But what happens when your solar installer went out of business and you need help with your system? First, don’t panic. If your solar installer went out of business, your solar system doesn’t suddenly stop working. But losing your original […]

As temperatures rise across New England, so do electric bills. If you’ve opened your utility statement recently and wondered why cooling your home costs so much, you’re not alone. Many homeowners are relying on aging air conditioners, inefficient window units, or cooling systems that simply weren’t designed to handle today’s hotter summers. The good news? […]

With the residential federal solar tax credit no longer available, many Massachusetts homeowners are wondering whether going solar still makes financial sense. Purchasing a solar energy system outright or financing it with a traditional loan may still be the best choice for some homeowners. However, without the residential tax credit, these options may require a […]