Energy Resilience

Now, anyone can purchase solar energy without the need for expensive installations on your home! If you’re a renter, condo-dweller, or own a home with a shaded roof, NJ’s state-backed Community Solar program was tailor-made for you. That said, even single-family home owners can join in, as long as you don’t have solar panels already installed on your roof. Community Solar customers can “subscribe” to a portion of a commercial solar installation and receive a credit on their electricity bill for the electricity generated by their share of the array....

Intro to Induction Stoves Induction Stoves are the healthiest, most efficient, and most environmentally friendly way to cook meals. They cook faster, release no pollutants or direct emissions, are easier to clean and waste less heat when compared to gas stoves. Actions you can take right now: Confirm you have electrical capacity for an induction stove. If you already have an electric stove, you’re good to go. If you’re switching off gas, get some quotes from a licensed electrician on the cost to run a new electrical line from your panel to your stove and to install a 240V outlet....

Intro to Heat Pump Clothes Dryers If you’re thinking about electrifying your home, the heat pump clothes dryer is one of the most underrated upgrades you can make. Heat pump clothes dryers are an advanced type of electric dryer that uses dramatically less energy than conventional electric dryers. They’re gentler on your clothes, avoid burning fossil fuels, and don’t require a vent to the outside of your home. The creator of Our World in Data estimates that heat pump dryers are 55% more efficient than conventional vented dryers....

Installing rooftop solar can help homeowners save on electricity bills over time and provide greater energy resilience — as well as helping combat climate change. Thanks to sharp declines in the cost of panels, and government incentives, getting solar now makes financial sense for many homeowners. If you don’t have these on your roof yet, there is no better time to look into it! Actions you can take right now: Find out whether your house is suitable for rooftop solar, and how much energy it can produce....

Installing rooftop solar can help homeowners save on electricity bills over time and provide greater energy resilience — as well as helping combat climate change. Thanks to sharp declines in the cost of panels, and government incentives, getting solar now makes financial sense for many homeowners. If you don’t have these on your roof yet, there is no better time to look into it! Actions you can take right now If you already have solar: Share your story with neighbors....