Tag: utility choice
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Yearly heating bill for a new mini-split heat pump – a closer look!
Affordability is of course a primary concern in decisions like what to heat your house with, as heating bills can put a substantial dent in anyone’s budget. And – good news! — the marketing of heat pump installers insists that you’ll save money on your heating bills. But you’re skeptical (and so am I)! So,…
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Choosing an electricity supplier
By default, your electricity supplier is your utility company. However, in most states (including New York), you can choose from many competing suppliers. You can also choose a supplier of 100% renewable electricity. Little-known fact: Some of the renewable suppliers are sometimes less expensive than the ‘traditional’ suppliers! Looking at the New York State comparison…
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Community Solar options in New York State
New York State has started a program with National Grid and NYSEG, where you can save up to 10% on your electricity bill (including ‘supply’ and ‘delivery’), simply by signing up with a community solar farm. In essence, you get allocated a portion of a solar farm’s capacity, and the electricity generated (in kilowatt-hours) from…