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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 […]