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Part 3: Weatherproofing Your Home – The Key to Reducing Energy Loss
In our ongoing energy savings series, we’re covering another easy yet effective way to lower your electricity bills—weatherproofing. You might not realize it, but your home could be losing energy through small cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and even walls. Weatherproofing can seal these gaps and help you save on your heating and cooling…
Smart Thermostats Part 2: The Next Step to Lower Your Bills!
Smart Thermostats: The First Step to Lower Your Bills (Part 2 of 8) Heating and cooling make up a significant portion of your electricity bill. A smart thermostat is an excellent investment that helps regulate your homes temperature more efficiently, leading to energy savings and lower utility costs. Studies show that smart thermostats can reduce…
Why Some Homes Get Turned Down For Solar – And How We Can Help – Part 1
So Your Home Didn’t Get Approved for Solar Now What? What Northwest Hills Solar has discovered is that many smaller solar companies tell homeowners their home didn’t qualify, not because it truly can’t go solar, but because it simply wasn’t a profitable deal for the company. The truth is, another company might have approved you,…
Denied for Solar? Think Again! How Northwest Hills Solar Can Help & Other Ways to Cut Energy Costs. Special 8 Part Series
So Your Home Didn’t t Get Approved for Solar, Now What? What Northwest Hills Solar has discovered is that many solar companies or their reps tell homeowners their home didn’t qualify – not because it truly can’t go solar, but because it simply wasn’t a profitable deal for the company. The truth is, another company…
Eversource’s $800 Million Profit & What it Means to You
Eversource’s $800 Million Profit: What It Means for Connecticut Residents and Why Solar Makes More Sense Than Ever Eversource Energy just reported a staggering $811.65 million profit for 2024, a dramatic turnaround from the $442.24 million loss they posted in 2023. [Hartford Business Journal] https://t.co/DF1dJwXLyS — Hartford Business (@HartfordBiz) February 16, 2025 At the same…
Eversource Cuts CT Investment Sharply
Eversource Energy, a major utility provider in the New England region, has announced a significant shift in its investment strategy, allocating $5.5 billion towards infrastructure upgrades in Massachusetts while reducing its planned investments in Connecticut by $500 million over the next five years. This decision has raised concerns among Connecticut residents, particularly regarding the states…
Eversource’s Strategic Moves Amid Turbulent Times
Eversource’s Strategic Moves Amid U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions: Implications for Connecticut Residents In January 2025, Eversource Energy announced the sale of Aquarion Water Company to the Aquarion Water Authority for approximately $2.4 billion. This transaction includes $1.6 billion in cash and the assumption of $800 million in net debt. Eversource sells Aquarion Water for $1.6 billion…
CT in Top 10 For Solar Construction
Top 10 States Leading in Solar Construction Per Capita The rise of solar energy across the United States has been remarkable, but some states shine brighter than others when measured by per capita solar construction. This ranking highlights the areas making significant strides in renewable energy adoption, considering their population size. Here are the top…
Eversource Raised Rates…Again
Understanding Eversource’s Rate Increases and the Benefits of Solar Energy Eversource Energy, Connecticuts largest utility provider, has adjusted its electricity supply rates over the years, reflecting changes in market conditions, regulatory mandates, and operational costs. As of January 1, 2025, the standard service rate is 11.19 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), up from 8.99 cents per…
The Benefits of Working with a Solar Brokerage
Why Working with Northwest Hills Solar is the Smart Choice for Homeowners I’m sure you’ve been home when there’s a knock at the door—a solar provider eager to sell you on the one product they offer. It might sound appealing, but the truth is, they’re limited to just one option. At Northwest Hills Solar, we…