2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ was a big year for clean energy. We saw major changes in policy but also record utility bills, meaning home electrification makes more sense than ever. 🎥 Watch the year-in-review episode: https://energysage.biz/4p2GpxK What electrifying topics should we cover in 2026? ⬇️

Winter’s here—and if your HVAC goes out on the coldest night of the year, it’s already too late ❄️ Heard about heat pumps but not sure what to believe? In this episode of Plugged In, we break down how heat pumps actually perform in the cold and why more homeowners are making the switch.

Pro tip: Don’t wait for electricity rates to drop. They won't. Start making your own electricity with solar.

🎵 Your Spotify Wrapped, but make it electrification: kWh you produced Emissions diverted Hours spent playing with monitoring apps Hours spent charging (while you were sleeping) Dollars saved on electricity Power outages avoided Number of times you brought up heat pumps at a party What'd we miss?

“Skip the plug-in hybrid. Go straight to an EV.” According to Jonny Lieberman, you’re hauling around a gas engine and a less-than-ideal battery, the "worst of both worlds." ➡️ Watch here: https://energysage.biz/49ZJKtH Think plug-in hybrids are a smart stepping stone…or fast-track to a full EV? 👇

Deal days save you money a few times a year, but going solar provides savings all year long. By switching to solar energy, you can significantly cut or even eliminate your electric bill. How much could your household save with solar panels? https://energysage.biz/4864luZ

The end of the tax credit isn’t the end of solar. Solar costs are down, electricity bills are up, and new leasing options put real savings back in the hands of homeowners, not utility companies. 🎥 Watch the episode feat. @billmckibben.bsky.social: https://energysage.biz/48h1XjW

Electric bills are climbing fast this year—and the projections don’t get better. Electricity costs could double by 2055, meaning the average household may spend more than $81,000 over 30 years. Learn more about how solar flips the math → https://energysage.biz/3XCTdPY

“As the price of electricity just keeps going up and up and up, the economic equation [of solar] for homeowners gets better and better.” Catch the conversation with @billmckibben.bsky.social of @thirdactorg.bsky.social on Plugged In.

What was the exact moment you decided to go solar? ☀️ (A bill? An outage? A neighbor? Tell us your story 👇)

Solar isn’t just for environmentalists anymore—and that’s coming from @billmckibben.bsky.social💡 In this Plugged In: The Full Conversation episode, he talks about @thirdactorg.bsky.social and why the case for solar has gone mainstream. 🎥 See the full interview: https://energysage.biz/4owAYro

Home electrification roadmap⚡️ First project / Current project / Next project (We’ll go first: heat pump ✅ → solar ✅ → EV charger 🔜) 👇 Drop yours below

Solar installers across the country are working tirelessly to help homeowners go solar before year-end ⚡️☀️ If you’re just getting started, you won’t make this year’s federal incentive deadline. But electric rates are rising, and savings grow the earlier you begin: https://energysage.biz/3JycgaU

The scariest thing you’ll see at your door this Halloween… a solar doorknocker. Let’s hope you don’t get this trick-or-treater today. Don't get tricked by solar scams. EnergySage helps you compare vetted, trusted solar installers with no tricks, just transparency.

Energy vampires (or phantom loads) are real — and they’re quietly draining up to 10% of your home’s electricity 🧛‍♂️👻

Wondering if solar panels really add value to your home? Redfin tapped EnergySage for expert insights on how solar boosts resale value and what factors make the biggest difference.

Think you’re stuck with your electric company? Think again. In 14 states, you actually have the power to choose who supplies your electricity. 🎥 Watch the new Plugged In episode with a special guest from WattBuy: https://energysage.biz/49hm8A6 Should everyone have that same power? 👇

Distributed energy = resilience ⚡️ Next week our Director of Insights Emily Walker joins PV Mag USA's Banking on Solar virtual event to discuss how rooftop solar & storage are strengthening the grid. 📅 Oct 30 at 12 PM ET Register for free → https://energysage.biz/3J88IMm

The leaves are changing, and so is the energy we use 🍁 📸 Let’s see those solar panels in their fall glory — drone shots optional!

When was the moment you knew you needed to install an at-home EV charger? (Worth noting: this was taken in October 🫠 )

Subsidizing oil but not EVs? 🤔⛽ Experts like @tommolog.bsky.social and Jonny Lieberman break down why America’s inconsistent policies are slowing EV adoption and what needs to change to catch up with the rest of the world. ▶️ Watch: https://energysage.biz/4o2ICsX

Be honest… how long do you try to hold out before turning the heat on to save energy? 🥶

A huge clean energy milestone and a reminder of how far we’ve come ⚡ Every panel installed, every homeowner who went solar, and every conversation about energy independence adds up. We’re proud to be part of this progress, helping more people take control of their power, one home at a time.

60% of U.S. drivers say their next car won’t be an EV... ⛽ Experts like @transportevolved.bsky.social & @tommolog.bsky.social unpack the roadblocks keeping Americans chained to the gas pump and why EVs are getting closer to being the easy choice for all. ▶️ Watch: https://energysage.biz/4o2ICsX

California's electricity bills have nearly doubled in just 10 years, but it's not because homeowners are using more electricity 💡 Learn more: https://energysage.biz/4gT0lRm

Ever wonder what really happens when you go solar? 🌞🏡 Plugged In host Kristina takes you behind the scenes of her own installation — from the first steps to panels going up on the roof — so you can see what the process is really like. 🎥 Watch the full episode: http://bit.ly/4nm7D2f

From million-dollar master-planned communities to simple home upgrades, in this episode of Plugged In, we explore practical ways to keep the power on no matter your budget. Because when the grid fails, being prepared isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. ▶️ Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/jrHtSrMx9Yk

📣 We're excited to announce the release of our 21st Intel: Solar & Storage Marketplace Report, covering January through June 2025, plus our annual 2025 Electrification Contractor Survey. 📊Be sure to check out the full report here: energysage.biz/4ncn9gv

When it comes to EV sales: 🇳🇴 Norway: 90% 🇸🇪 Sweden: 63% 🇬🇧 UK: 30% 🇺🇸 USA: 9% 😳 In the latest episode of Plugged In, we talk about how common misconceptions about EVs are holding America back from driving towards the future. ▶️ Click here to watch the full episode: youtu.be/kWmgfSTnED8

The new budget bill means you only have until December 31 to claim roughly $9,000 in solar panel savings, but in this episode of Plugged In, we discuss why that’s not the only reason you should consider going solar now. 📆 ▶️ Watch the full episode: youtu.be/syPBx-GagIs

When you go solar, you're supporting #American jobs, manufacturing, and energy independence. In the latest episode of Plugged In, we dive into the booming world of American-made solar and discover why going #solar is being called 'the American dream'. 🎥 Watch the full video: youtu.be/CEVtKxaZzEY

@energysage.com is thrilled to announce a partnership with @thirdactorg.bsky.social ✨🤝✨ This partnership is designed to make rooftop #solar more accessible, affordable, and understandable for #homeowners across the country. To find out more, click here: energysage.biz/4nEaZhN

In this episode of Plugged In, we explain why #America needs to utilize more distributed generation, #energy storage, and virtual power plants. It's time we take back control and make our electricity affordable. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/32xLZtnHLmU

History is written by those who show up—and right now, that's YOU 📞 Your phone call, your email, your voice can be the difference that helps to make clean energy more accessible for all. Click here for more information on how to contact your senators now to save 25D: energysage.biz/4dYcPFC

Mark your calendars for our upcoming solar savings webinar this Wednesday, June 11 @ 12pm EST ⏰ This webinar breaks down the insider strategies to lock in maximum savings, navigate shifting tax credits, and choose the right financing option for your situation. Register here: energysage.biz/4jKFiA9

80 million Americans can't afford their utility bills, while utility executives are making more than ever. In this episode of Plugged In, we investigate the real reasons your electric costs keep climbing. 🎥 Click here to watch the full episode: youtu.be/JsW-8hgZAdM

Not only has the #tax credit made it much more affordable for the average American to go #solar, it’s also helped bolster domestic manufacturing by creating more demand for solar panels. Without 25D, solar manufacturing and the jobs that come with it will suffer. ➡️ Read more: energysage.biz/3HvyjgM

The Inflation Reduction Act created over 400,000 jobs in just three years. Now, the GOP’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” aims to erase them overnight. From #solar techs to factory workers, these jobs are now in jeopardy—but there’s still time to make a change. 🚨 Take action now: energysage.biz/4dMvp3t

In the latest episode of Plugged In, we take a deep dive into a new proposed House bill that would, among other things, kill the solar tax credit by the end of this year. But it’s not too late to stop the bill from passing. 🎥 Watch the full episode here to stay plugged in: youtu.be/E2WCc9ilOzM

Section 25D isn’t gone—but it’s in danger. We’ve broken down what’s next in the legislative process and how you can help to save the #solar #tax credit. 📞 Contact your #representatives today: energysage.biz/4kptbce

Meet Liam Madden. U.S. Marine Corp Iraq War veteran, small business owner, and solar energy professional. The elimination of 25D affects real people, like Liam. ✉️ Read his story here: energysage.biz/43mPkRU

American #energy independence is on the line. Will you help protect it? We’re calling #lawmakers and telling them to save Section 25D and support the residential #solar tax credit—join us 📞 🔗 Use this link to reach yours: energysage.biz/4jX4nsp

The Ways and Means Committee approved a measure that would repeal the 30% #solar tax credit. If passed, it could raise #energy bill costs, erase jobs, and stall #cleanenergy progress in #America. But the fight’s not over. 🔗 Learn how to help stop the repeal here: energysage.biz/4jX4nsp

🚨The House Committee just voted that the 30% #solar tax credit for homeowners is at risk of being rolled back by the end of the year. [1/3]

Key parts of the Inflation Reduction Act—including 25D, the 30% solar tax credit for #homeowners — are being threatened to be rolled back by the end of the year. energysage.biz/3F6Uvx0 [1/4]

President Donald #Trump is asking Congress for deep cuts to renewable energy and #climate programs in his fiscal-year 2026 budget. The federal cuts reflect Trump’s broader strategy to prioritize fossil fuel production over #cleanenergy investments. ➡️ Read more here: energysage.biz/4dbBxSG

Solar panels are producing record amounts of power. In just a few years, the standard for #solar panel power output has dramatically shifted upward. But in 2025, looming #tariff changes could hinder the supply of high-output solar panels. Read more here: energysage.biz/44re1yL

Thinking about installing a new solar panel system? If trends from 2024 found in the EnergySage Intel’s Solar & Storage Marketplace Report continue, you could be looking at the most affordable cost since we started tracking quoted solar prices in 2014. Read more here: energysage.biz/3EO21gh

Love it or hate it, #Tesla is quite the disruptor. Within its first year on the market, the Powerwall 3 battery energy storage system outsold longtime leader #Enphase — the first company to do so in four years. Read more about it here: energysage.biz/42Vb2gV

Some solar companies had already begun stockpiling solar panels ahead of Trump’s second term in office, according to a report from @bloomberg.com, which may now help protect them against the impact of new and higher tariffs. Read more: energysage.biz/3EHAWvb