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03/10/2026

Testing heating and hot water systems is part of what we do. Curious about how well your heating system is functioning? Don't rely on opinions of HVAC Contractors.

Get an unbiased, professional opinion based on testing. The best part is that we don’t repair or install Heating or Hot Water systems so we have nothing to gain.

09/29/2025

09/12/2025

Germany’s latest breakthrough could rewrite the rules of energy storage. By using nothing more than salt, air, and water, these batteries avoid the environmental and financial costs of lithium mining. Unlike conventional lithium-ion cells, they’re fireproof, non-toxic, and fully recyclable — and they can be built using materials that are abundant and widely available worldwide.

What truly sets them apart is their lifespan — lasting up to 30 years with almost no degradation. That’s three times longer than standard lithium batteries, making them a potential game-changer for powering homes, cities, and renewable grids. This innovation could finally make clean energy both affordable and sustainable for future generations.

09/11/2025

Build your own Solar Powered Water Heater from Start to Finish

08/14/2025

Time is running out! The 25C Tax Credit will end in 2025. There is still time. Schedule an appointment to be eligible.

07/28/2025

Federal incentives to install important upgrades to make your building "heat pump ready", install heat pumps, and solar panels will end in 2025. Find out more about the upcoming changes with New Yorkers for Clean Power (NYCP).

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07/23/2025

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07/18/2025

Mária Telkes, a visionary scientist, harnessed sunlight to transform the lives of women by making energy accessible, safe, and sustainable.

In 1948, she collaborated with architect Eleanor Raymond to create the Dover Sun House in Massachusetts, a pioneering home heated entirely by solar energy using innovative salt-based phase-change materials that stored heat even on cloudy days.

This wasn’t just a technological feat; it was a bold statement of independence, freeing women from the burdens of coal-dependent, smoke-filled kitchens and unreliable fuel supplies.

Telkes’s inventions, including solar ovens for developing communities and solar-powered desalination systems, prioritized women’s safety and autonomy, replacing labor-intensive tasks with clean, reliable energy.

Despite facing dismissal in a male-dominated field, she secured over 20 patents, driven by a relentless belief that every problem had a practical solution.

Her work, from warm homes to sunlit stoves, offered women dignity and security, proving that solar energy could be more than light—it could be freedom.

Dubbed “The Sun Queen,” Telkes’s legacy endures in her empathetic, revolutionary designs that continue to inspire sustainable innovation.

For further exploration, consult historical records or biographies, such as those at MIT’s archives or the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

07/18/2025

Did you know that the recent passage of the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill sunsets tax credits for energy efficiency (insulation and air sealing) and solar projects beginning at the end of 2025. Electric Vehicles and Charging Station incentives end in September 2025.

Act now before it is too late.

There’s still time to claim credits that could save you thousands of dollars.

07/07/2025

ECS is a trusted resource! Our CEO, Melinda McKnight, was a resource for this article.

High temperatures don't have to mean high power bills. Here are some smart, practical energy tips to save on your electricity bill while keeping cool.

07/01/2025

Today, the U.S. Senate plans to vote on a proposal to eliminate the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement tax credit. If enacted, the proposal would terminate 25C eligibility for any property placed in service after the end of 2025. Sen. Welch (D-VT) and Sen. Shaheen (D-NH) plan to propose an amendm...