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Solar panel expert shares honest insights after 10 years in the industry: 'I wanted to share some … considerations"
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (373+ words) "Just like buying a car, there are a lot of options out there." A Reddit post in r/solar has some sensible advice for anyone considering adding rooftop panels." The Redditor behind it, a self-described "10-year pro," wrote that the…...
Energy experts break down how solar panels impact homes' resale values: 'An eye-popping $39,500 to $79,000 boost"
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (392+ words) "It's one of the few home improvements that can pay for itself." Installing solar panels is one of the best ways to save on energy bills " but the benefits of solar don't stop there. A recent study revealed that solar…...
Homeowner shares video of simple hack to save on electricity bill: 'I'm impressed"
19+ hour, 34+ min ago (197+ words) The Reddit community was very happy to see it. A Redditor engaged in some home cleaning with the added bonus of some significant energy savings." "Cleaning the dust off my refrigerator thingy," wrote the original poster, alongside a video clip…...
Year-long competition reveals how much money homeowners can save by upgrading their HVACs: 'Signals the efficiency wins that are possible"
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (591+ words) "Even in period homes of 100 years old or more " [they] can be cheaper to run than gas or oil boilers." A 12-month competition tracking heat pump performance in lived-in homes proved that these efficient heating and cooling systems can save…...
Homeowner turns heads after sharing photo of 'simple' DIY solar setup: 'I wanted to thank all the people who gave me constructive criticism"
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (453+ words) "For an emergency setup, this feels like a big win." Home solar systems need not be expensive or complicated to provide pollution-free electricity for your living quarters. One homeowner shared their impressive DIY solar setup, which they initially installed for…...
Homeowner reveals 2025 energy costs and savings after installing heat pump in 100-year-old home: 'Not my experience, especially in an older home"
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (563+ words) "The fact that it is straightforward to get big savings with a little work " is just icing on the cake." Think a heat pump won't save you much in an old, drafty home? This Reddit post is challenging that assumption....
Distressed homeowner seeks advice after receiving $35,000 quote to replace 7-year-old HVAC: 'Always trying to squeeze the most out of you"
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (547+ words) "I've had to learn all of this over the last 12 hours." A Texas homeowner who described themselves as "freaking out" turned to the internet for help after their air conditioning unit failed despite being only seven years old. Sharing on…...
Homeowner shares lucky experience after boiler dies during cold spell: 'In sub-freezing temperatures and snow"
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (499+ words) "They definitely got me through the couple of days I needed before the boiler got repaired." It's not uncommon for conventional furnace-style home heaters to give out in extreme weather, but that doesn't mean you'll have to weather it through…...
Homeowner speaks out after utility company bans rooftop solar installations: 'Ways to work around this?"
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (579+ words) A utility company has put up a brick wall on solar installations in one town. However, one homeowner is keen on switching to clean energy " and Redditors are helping figure out ways to do so without breaking laws. In a…...
Alarming report uncovers the home appliance swap that could prevent 33.2 million asthma attacks: 'Going to save lives"
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (564+ words) "[It will] keep kids healthy enough to be in school rather than missing school days." Switching out industrial boilers with heat pumps in factories across the U.S. could save $1.1 trillion in public health costs and 77,200 lives, according to a new report....