¿Qué significan para usted los reembolsos de energía para el hogar de IRA?

La Ley de Reducción de la Inflación (IRA) de 2022 asignó casi $9 mil millones para programas de reembolso de energía para hogares de consumidores, diseñado para ayudar a los propietarios de viviendas a reducir el costo inicial de implementar medidas de ahorro de energía. Estas iniciativas tienen como objetivo promover la adopción de tecnologías de eficiencia energética y estrategias de climatización, a lo largo permite a los residentes reducir su consumo de energía y reducir sus facturas de energía.

What the IRA Home Energy Rebates Mean for YOU

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 allocated nearly $9 billion for consumer home energy rebate programs, designed to help homeowners reduce the upfront cost of implementing energy-saving measures. These initiatives aim to promote the adoption of energy efficient technologies and weatherization strategies, ultimately empowering residents to reduce their energy consumption and lower their energy bills.

Case Study: Energy Specialist Services for City of Hartford

As part of the City of Hartford’s ambitious Climate Action Plan, the City aims to improve quality of life for its residents through environmental stewardship, advancing the local economy, improving public health outcomes, and promoting social equity. This project was designed to address current gaps in the community by improving resident access to resources that stabilize utility bills, reduce energy burden, make homes more comfortable, address health and safety barriers, and improve home values. By doing so, the project aimed to facilitate the uptake of residential projects related to energy efficiency, weatherization, and building performance.

8 Black-Led Organizations Making Strides in Energy, Environment and Sustainability

People of color have historically played a pivotal role in spearheading the environmental justice movement since the 1970s. Black-led organizations continue to fight climate change, serve under-resourced communities and build a greener future.

Energy EfficiencyEFGFebruary 27, 2024Energy Efficiency, Energy, Environment, Sustainability

ACEEE Toolkit: How Energy Efficiency Programs Can Reach Underserved Residents

Low-income households continue to receive a disproportionately small amount of energy-savings, despite increased spending by most gas and utility companies on energy-efficiency services, as reported by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) in 2022. EFG covered this topic in detail in this 2023 blog article.

Energy Vampires: The True Cost of Phantom Energy on Your Wallet and the Environment

Each year in the United States, 44 million tons of CO2 are released into the atmosphere through electronic devices that aren’t being used or are turned off. This equates to approximately 50 large power plants worth of electricity and $19 million. When 68% of all energy produced in the U.S. is being wasted through the processes of production and distribution, these statistics are nothing to ignore. The average household can be expected to spend up to 20% of their monthly energy bill (around $265 annually) on phantom energy through “energy vampires”. This cumulative power could electrify over 11,000,000 homes annually in the U.S.

Sustainable LivingEFGOctober 31, 2023Energy Efficiency, Electricity, Tips

How Green Jobs Invest in Our Planet

Green jobs are essential to mitigating the effects of and building resilience to climate change — and they’re growing rapidly. In this article, we explore 4 ways that green jobs “invest” in our planet.

Job Opportunities in Energy: HERS Rater

This week, we are focusing on the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Professional, or HERS Rater. A HERS rater is a weatherization professional and works in the home performance industry. This field evaluates the safety, comfort, durability, and efficiency of a building by considering its structure as a system made up of interacting parts.

Job Opportunities in Energy: Solar Installer

In 2021, the solar energy sector employed nearly 334,000 workers. Of these jobs, over half were in the construction industry. 93% of employers in the construction sub-sector of solar reported difficulty hiring employees, many citing a labor shortage — meaning there is ample opportunity for those interested in entering the industry.

Career ExplorationRuby RañoaOctober 4, 2022Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Jobs, Energy Efficiency

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