top of page



Solar-powered breweries: making beer with the sun
Producing beer is a resource- and energy-intensive process. Given the number of craft breweries that have expressed an interest in...
Jul 19, 2019


Solar electricity vs. fossil fuels: how do they compare?
If you’ve been following the ongoing battle between solar energy vs. fossil fuels, it might seem like the predominant resources on which...
Jun 14, 2019
Alternative Energy Certificates (AECs): a Massachusetts thermal energy incentive
Massachusetts homeowners experience some of the highest energy bills throughout the country; cold winters and humid summers lead to...
May 1, 2019


Demand response programs explained
A large portion of the cost of electricity comes from a very small portion of hours out of the year. As a result, utilities, electricity...
Apr 19, 2019


Solar heating systems explained
You already know that solar panels can generate electricity for your home, but that’s not all that solar energy can do – there are other...
Apr 15, 2019


Solar tubes/sun tunnels vs. skylights: an overview
Many property owners install skylights as a way to add natural light to their home or business. However, there are other options...
Apr 4, 2019


Deep cycle batteries overview: what you need to know
You are probably already familiar with a range of batteries–from the AAAs in your TV remote to the larger battery under the hood of your...
Apr 3, 2019


Solar roadways: what you need to know
Innovation in the solar energy industry is happening constantly. While panels are typically installed on rooftops or on large plots of...
Mar 25, 2019


Black start: why it matters
The electrical grid is designed with redundancy in mind. In order to avoid any consumers losing power, and especially any prolonged drops...
Feb 7, 2019


What are microgrids and how do they work?
As more and more customers express interest in solar plus storage on EnergySage’s Marketplace, many do so with the same intended purpose:...
Jan 17, 2019


Health & Environmental Benefits of Solar Energy
Homeowners and utilities alike are choosing solar energy at a faster rate than ever before in the United States. The explosive growth of...
Jan 2, 2019


Top gadgets of SPI 2018
Solar Power International (SPI) showcased countless advancements in photovoltaic panel technology, storage solutions, and many more...
Oct 3, 2018


Solar drones: what you need to know
Solar drones are a new gadget within the larger drone market. While drones are commonly used these days for filming videos, taking...
Aug 17, 2018


Case study: Tesla Powerwall installation with Green Mountain Power in Vermont
EnergySage’s own vice president of marketing, Luke Tarbi, just had a Tesla Powerwall 2 installed at his home in Vermont through Green...
Jul 25, 2018


What is my carbon footprint? Calculating CO2 impact
In an age of global climate change, people around the world are looking for ways to reduce their share of the approximately 15 trillion...
Jun 29, 2018


What are examples of renewable energy resources?
Renewable energy resources are alternative to fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. Options like solar energy, wind, hydropower, and...
Jun 18, 2018


How is solar energy used?
With so many different gadgets and technologies that could leverage solar power in the modern era, many are wondering “how is solar...
Jun 2, 2018


The environmental impacts of solar energy
Solar energy is a win-win: in addition to its significant financial benefits, going solar is also great for the environment. When your...
Mar 14, 2018


How safe are solar batteries for your home?
One of the best ways to take full advantage of solar energy is to install an energy storage system along with your solar panels. Solar...
Feb 7, 2018


Top gifts for fans of solar power
Do you have a solar energy lover in your life? A home solar energy system isn’t an easy gift to give, but there are plenty of...
Dec 13, 2017
U.S. BLACKOUT BREAKING NEWS
bottom of page
