The short answer is usually YES. For solar, for example, payback time can vary between 2 years to 10 years, but after that time, you’re banking profits for the remainder of the system’s lifetime. Also your house is more comfortable, more resilient and you’re leading the way for others to follow.

A heat pump is a very efficient way of moving heat from one place to another. Your refrigerator is a heat pump which moves heat from inside the fridge and freezer compartments to the coils on the back, where it dissipates into the rest of your kitchen. An air conditioner is a heat pump that removes heat from your house to the air outside. Run that same basic machine in the opposite direction and it takes heat from outside (even in very cold months, there is heat to be had) and moves it into your house. It can also be used to dry clothes and make hot water - there are some very good rebates and incentives for these.

Yes! We aim to help promulgate national (and global) climate goals across the country. Of course we take into account your climate and utility situation, but with remote working tools like Facetime and Zoom, everything is possible.

This myth has been busted in a number of studies. They find that the higher initial carbon cost to make the EV battery is ‘paid back’ within a couple years of operating the vehicle, without fossil fuels. However, we recommend getting the smallest EV possible. After all, moving around a 3 ton electric SUV just to move a few people and a few pounds of groceries doesn’t make a lot of sense. Even better would be to get a micro EV or an electric bike - They can do a lot, and they are fun!

Resilience is how well your home deals with climate-driven adversity such as flooding, wildfires, and power outages. A super resilient house would be hardened agains floods and fire, highly energy-efficient with sophisticated ventilation system with solar panels paired and battery storage.