Plug-and-play heat pump water heaters; federal $7,500 point of sale incentives for EVs When you’re thinking about making household upgrades and reducing your fossil fuel footprint, it’s a great idea to call or email Bill Powell, WEC’s Energy Coach. New tech comes along all the time – and so do new incentives. Before you make a big purchase, check with …
Ask the Energy Coach: When should I buy an EV?
Dear Energy Coach: My current car is a gasser, but my next will be electric. My question is, should I buy now or later for the best incentives? You’re in good company. Anecdotally, I know of many WEC members and Vermonters who have decided their current combustion engine vehicle will be their last. There’s more to take into account than …
New incentives through federal Inflation Reduction Act
Federal legislation includes $369 billion in climate and clean energy investments, distributed through grants, loans, and tax incentives. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act represents a long-term, massive investment in a clean energy economy. Elements of the bill are intended to support beneficial electrification–the term used by WEC and others to describe replacing devices powered by fossil-fuel combustion with devices powered …