As we start to prepare for the holiday season in a few weeks, homeowners can sense the start of winter returning in full force.  After a relatively moderate winter in 2022, The Farmers’ Almanac believes that “winter weather is making a comeback” in 2023, predicting cold, snowy conditions throughout the Northeast.  While kids may be dreaming of a white Christmas, many homeowners are thinking about the cash they will have to shell out to heat their homes, an increasingly unpredictable and onerous expense in the Northeast.  Low Temperatures Come With High Costs to Homeowners Heatin ..read more

The Gerosa Family’s Journey to Sustainability For many parents, living a sustainable life is a core family value and how they put that into practice affects both their lifestyle and their finances. On top of tens of thousands of dollars of rebates available and savings on monthly bills, investing in renewable energy solutions is a way to leave a legacy for their children by combating climate change in their most impactful sphere of influence: their home. That’s the story of William Gerosa. Residing in Pleasantville, NY, just a short walk from the train to New York City, Gerosa has lived in the ..read more

Mathew Tuttelman’s Sustainable Home Journey and the Pursuit of Net Zero Emissions For some people, sustainable green living is a goal. A future priority they hope to someday embody and embrace. For others, like Mathew Tuttelman, it’s a lifestyle and a mission.  Tuttelman, a self-described climate crusader and energy transition educator and facilitator, has been on a journey toward net zero emissions, understanding that a single person can make a meaningful difference if they start at their greatest place of influence: at home. Tuttelman and his family have lived in New England for decades ..read more

One year ago, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, setting the United States on a path to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and establishing numerous tax credits and incentive programs for homeowners looking to save money on their heating and cooling costs. These programs arrived just in time, as this summer has been the hottest ever on record, and natural gas prices are expected to rise once again heading into the winter.  Some of these incentives are available today, and others are just around the corner. So in honor of the first birthday of the In ..read more

You may be considering a renovation by upgrading your current HVAC system, replacing an old one or considering a more sustainable option from the ground-up when building a new home. In any scenario, geothermal heat pump systems are a long-term, renewable solution that bring value to homeowners not only in monthly savings for heating in the winter and cooling in the summer, but also in the long-term investment of their home’s value. One industry survey found that 82 percent of buyers report that they are willing to “pay more for a sustainable home over a traditional one.”  As more homeowne ..read more

The Inflation Reduction Act is great news for homeowners considering a geothermal system. The legislation, passed in 2022, increased the value of the Residential Clean Energy Credit, providing homeowners with a tax credit worth 30% of the cost of the geothermal system on their federal income taxes. This tax credit is available now, and offers a huge incentive for homeowners who are looking to upgrade their heating and cooling system and greatly improves the return on investment for a geothermal system. Who Qualifies for the Credit? The Residential Clean Energy Credit is a type of Investment Ta ..read more

Public Informational & Sustainability Event Helps Long Islanders Become Energy Independent at Home Mount Kisco, New York — April 13, 2023 — Dandelion Energy, the nation’s leading residential geothermal company, and EmPower Solar, one of the top solar installation companies on Long Island and the greater NYC area, are hosting a public informational and celebratory event at Dandelion’s Bayshore Warehouse (48 Drexel Drive, Bay Shore, NY 11706) on April 26, 2023, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM.  Dandelion  & EmPower Invite Long Islanders Looking to Cut Energy Costs & Carbon Emissions&nb ..read more

Heating and cooling are two of the most expensive bills homeowners pay each month, accounting for one-third of the average family’s monthly utility costs. They are also non-negotiables for many homeowners.  After all, nobody wants to sit in a sweltering house or rely on inconvenient heating methods in the winter. However, rising energy costs, urgent climate concerns, and shifting regulations are prompting many homeowners to reconsider their home heating and cooling solution.  As a result, interest in geothermal heating and cooling solutions is soaring. While Dandelion heating and coo ..read more

Home heating and cooling costs are soaring this year. According to a September 2022 report by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, American households will collectively pay $22 billion more for heating costs this year, prompting homeowners to value energy efficiency with renewed vigor.  In a consumer survey by the American real-estate developer Meritage Homes, 70 percent of respondents think it’s “important to live in a home with energy-efficient features.” In other words, for existing homeowners and potential buyers, energy efficiency isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity.&nb ..read more

In 2017, David Roberts, a climate and energy reporter for Vox, coined a novel approach to tackling climate change: electrify everything.  Today, that strategy is still the basis for solving the climate crisis at scale. However, this simple premise isn’t just a macro solution to an existential problem. It can be a tangible outcome for homeowners across the country and around the world.  Electrifying our homes is the best way to capitalize on renewable energy solutions that lower costs, limit climate impact, and support long-term sustainability. Here are five ways homeowners can begin ..read more