Shop your electricity supplier annually — save 15–35% vs default utility rate.
In deregulated markets (TX, PA, OH, MA, NY, NJ, MD, DE, CT, IL, ME, RI, DC), you can choose your electricity SUPPLIER (utility still delivers). Default utility rates run high; shopping at Power to Choose (TX), PA Power Switch, EnergyChoiceOhio, etc. saves 15–35%. Lock 12–24 month fixed contracts to avoid summer/winter spikes. For business, energy brokers negotiate 5–20% below advertised.
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30% federal credit on residential solar, batteries, geothermal, wind, fuel cells.
Commercial solar/storage ITC — sell credit for cash or take direct payment (nonprofits).
Home builders get $2,500–$5,000 per unit sold/leased that meets ENERGY STAR / Zero Energy Ready.
Deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for energy-efficient commercial buildings (owners + designers).
30% §25D credit + state rebates on geothermal — heat/cool at 400–500% efficiency.
30% credit up to $1K residential / $100K per station commercial on EV chargers.
Subscribe to off-site solar farm — 5–15% discount on electric bill, no CapEx.
Enroll in utility DR programs — earn $50–$500/yr per home, $10K+/yr per commercial site.