Your energy, your health
How your energy choices affect public health
Our reliance on fossil fuels has had devastating consequences on our environment and human health. The coal, gas and oil we burn to generate electricity emits hundreds of toxic pollutants into the air, causing increased instances of lung and cardiovascular health issues.
As a consumer, you have the power to choose a cleaner option. Going solar is one of the most effective ways to cut your own carbon footprint and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. By making the switch to solar, you can help reduce harmful air pollution and contribute to a cleaner, healthier planet for everyone.
We’ve partnered with one of the most trusted solar industry experts, EnergySage, to offer independent educational resources and the ability to explore your solar options from the comfort of your home.
Replacing or upgrading your home's HVAC system? Consider a heat pump. In order to decarbonize our homes, the world is moving toward these electric-powered, super-efficient, all-in-one heating and cooling systems. Heat pumps can more efficiently heat and cool your home and save you money, and the good news is that now EnergySage can help you get quotes for a heat pump too! Click here to sign up and receive quotes from vetted local installers in your area.
Guide to Solar Energy
Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity that can be used to power your home. Solar panels are connected to inverters that switch the electricity from DC to AC, then they run into your electrical panel to power your home.
Solar can save you money by locking in a lower cost of electricity, give you power during grid outages if paired with batteries, and help lower your carbon footprint. Learn other ways you can benefit from solar energy.
Offsetting dirty fossil fuel produced electricity with solar reduces harmful emissions and particulates and works to mitigate climate change, which brings many threats to health from storms and other environmental impacts.
Get an instant estimate of how much you can save with solar energy. All you need is your address and average monthly bill, and EnergySage will do the rest. Get instant estimate.
Solar installation costs vary across the country due to labor costs and the competitiveness of the local market. EnergySage has provided average costs for a solar installation to give you a quick sense for the cost in your market.
Explore local community solar projects that allow you to go solar with no installation on your property and still save by using solar. Review projects that are available in your local market here.
Solar financing can be complicated, but you can quickly learn your options for a solar loan or other financing options available in this solar market that often let you go solar with no money down.
Get multiple quotes from EnergySage’s network of pre-screened solar installers that submit quotes online so you can you to compare them. Access free energy advisors to help you through the process step by step. Get quotes here.
Get multiple quotes from EnergySage’s network of pre-screened solar installers that submit quotes online so you can you to compare them. Access free energy advisors to help you through the process step by step. Get quotes here.
Not all solar energy equipment is created equal! Using the EnergySage Buyer’s Guide, you can compare performance, warranties and aesthetics across the key components of a solar energy system: panels, inverters and batteries.
