What is Bidirectional EV Charging And Why is it Such a Big Deal?
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain popularity, bidirectional EV charging is emerging as a game-changing technology. This has profound implications not just for the electric vehicle market but for the entire energy system. Far more advanced than a traditional charger, a bidirectional EV charger allows for more than just the charging of your car;…
Heat Pump Dryer Pros and Cons
If you would like to lower your home’s greenhouse gas emissions, you might want to consider buying a heat pump dryer? Most homeowners have some kind of clothes dryer to help speed up the chore of doing laundry. It’s something that most of us take for granted. The problem for homeowners who are concerned about…
Explaining the Inflation Reduction Act EV Tax Credit
When President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law in the summer of 2022, it was widely acknowledged that the new law’s EV tax credit provisions would accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and, in turn, help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The wide-ranging legislation included several provisions that make buying an electric vehicle…
Can I Get a New Roof With Solar Panels?
If your Facebook feed looks anything like mine, you’ve probably seen plenty of ads over the years claiming that, if you have a roof that needs replacing, you should call your friendly solar company because they might be able to help you pay for a new one. In fact, it’s becoming increasingly common for homeowners…
Assessing Electric Pontoon Boats
Electric pontoon boats may be the first vanguard in the electrification of marine craft. For all the recent hype about the electrification of the transportation sector, there is one form of mobility that has so far escaped scrutiny. While media coverage of the EV revolution has grown euphorically in the past few years, and even…
The All-Important Solar Site Survey
One of the most important steps in the process of going solar is the site survey. This is where the solar company will do a thorough inspection of your home to make sure it is suitable for solar. I say thorough inspection but, it has to be said that some are more thorough than others. …
EV Charging 101
As a society over the last 100 years or so, we’ve become used to the notion of filling our cars up with gasoline every few days. Now, as we start to make the switch to electric vehicles it’s going to take quite an adjustment to switch that mindset to charging our electric cars with electricity….
Do Solar Panels Work in the Winter?
A question I often get when I’m about talking about solar in New England is “do solar panels work in the winter”. It’s not an unreasonable question for anyone who is familiar with a typical New England winter. After all, it would stand to reason that a solar panel that is covered in snow is…
Explaining Net Metering in Massachusetts
Net metering has been called the unsung hero of solar and it’s a description that has some merit. The system of measuring the flow of electricity into and out of the grid underpins the economics of solar and is often the difference between a solar project being a good investment or a bad one. Net…
The Best Corded Electric Lawnmower
Switching out their gasoline-powered lawnmower for an electric one is one of the easiest things any garden-loving homeowner can do to lower their carbon footprint. Despite the growing prevalence of battery-powered machines, corded electric lawnmowers are still among the most popular types of mowers on the market. For many, they are the perfect solution for…