Liam McCabe

5 days ago | energysage.com | Liam McCabe

Based on hundreds of real-world quotes for heat pump installation through the EnergySage Marketplace, the median cost to install a new heat pump in 2023 was $16,025 afterincentives. That includes ducted heat pumps and ductless mini-splits. We’ve seen huge retrofits that cost as much as $66,000, and some tiny projects with no out of pocket costs (thanks to really generous incentives in one city). But the vast majority of heat pump installations cost between $7,120 and $36,000.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Liam McCabe

There are dozens of EV chargers to choose from (and we recommend a handful of the best). But most people will need to hire an electrician to hook one up. Thankfully, it’s become pretty easy to find a qualified pro. EV charger installations have become a bread-and-butter part of the job for many electricians. They advertise this service on their websites, on their work trucks, and even on some sports talk-radio ad spots (at least where I live).

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Liam McCabe

The good news: What used to be called energy vampires have been exposed to the light, staked through the heart, smothered in garlic — choose your favorite monster-slaying metaphor. Most of the lights, electronics, and appliances in your home are already pretty efficient and use much less energy than their predecessors from 10 or 20 years ago.

4 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Cassandra Byrne |Jarleth Heneghan |Liam McCabe

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1 month ago | nytimes.com | Liam McCabe

I made no fewer than five mistakes trying to install a smart dimmer at home for this article, which had been pitched as a back-patting, you-can-do-this guide for DIY-curious homeowners. Swapping a standard light switch with a smart dimmer “is generally one of the easier electrical projects,” says John Finney, a retired industrial electrician and electrical engineer who runs a YouTube channel with advice on DIY electrical work.