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Together, we can find more ways to connect with nature and each other. From sharing resources and inspiration for healthier homes and communities, to providing activities for our kids to learn about planet Earth, we can help each other to lead greener lives.
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Tax credit for energy efficient-homes spurred construction of nearly 350,000 homes in 2024
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2.3 million families used efficiency tax credit to reduce energy costs in 2023
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Start in winter to prep for a greener yard and garden this spring
As gardeners and homeowners prepare for the new year, here are four tips to make a yard and garden that’s beautiful, natural and pollinator-friendly.
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Heat pumps are outselling gas furnaces by a record margin
According to new 2024 data, Americans are buying 37% more heat pumps than gas furnaces
Subscribe for solar: how community solar can help everyone get clean energy
For the more than 40 percent of American households and businesses that can’t install solar, community solar provides a way.
Electric and hybrid vehicle sales set new record
More than one in five light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2024 was a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery-powered EV.
New appliance efficiency standards curb pollution and reduce water waste
New analysis details the environmental importance of the Biden administration’s updated energy efficiency standards