Improving a home’s energy efficiency does not always require major upgrades. In many cases, small adjustments can create significant results. Routine maintenance, minor repairs, and…
Installing solar is only the first step. Maintaining performance delivers long-term value. Solar systems can underperform due to equipment failures, monitoring issues, or environmental factors.…
Energy waste in a home is rarely visible, but it measurably impacts both cost and environmental footprint. One of the most common issues is poor…
Earth Day is often associated with large-scale environmental efforts, but one of the biggest opportunities for impact starts much closer to home. Residential energy use…
When a home loses heat, it’s uncomfortable.When a home loses heat during a medical crisis, it becomes urgent. A recent feature from Southern Maryland News…
If you’ve ever heard the term “HERS rating” and weren’t totally sure what it meant, you’re not alone. But behind that acronym is one of…
The newest Energy Efficiency Jobs in America (EEJA) report confirms what many homeowners are already seeing on the ground. Energy efficiency is not a niche…
Several major federal energy assistance and efficiency programs received continued or increased funding for 2026. While most homeowners never see these federal decisions directly, they…
What Home Electrification Actually Means Home electrification simply means replacing older fossil-fuel powered equipment with modern high-efficiency electric systems. Instead of gas appliances or outdated…
Expanding Access to Healthier, Safer Homes A new industry scholarship is now available for individuals who want to improve the comfort, health, and safety of…
A new national study shows a startling truth: 89 percent of single-family detached homes in the United States do not meet basic insulation standards set…
When extreme weather hits and the power goes out, how long your home can stay safe matters. A national laboratory study found that during a…
Winter storms do not just impact roads and power lines. They can also shut down your heating system if your outdoor HVAC unit gets buried…
The number of major power outages in the United States caused by severe weather has been climbing for years. A Climate Central analysis of federal…
What to Plug In. What Not To. And Why It Matters. Winter storms and power outages push homeowners to rely on space heaters, power strips,…
If your attic is leaking air, your house is bleeding money. Period. The good news is that 2026 brings serious utility-funded rebates for income-eligible homeowners…
Snow melts. Heat escapes. Your roof tells the truth. After a winter storm, some roofs stay white. Others melt fast, patchy, and uneven. That is…
If there is one takeaway from the big beautiful bill that just dropped this year, it is this: take advantage of rebates while you have…
Maryland and DC homeowners have a rare window of opportunity. Don’t waste it. If you have been putting off insulation upgrades, air sealing, heat pumps,…
When you’re hosting family and friends, dishes pile up fast — but don’t rush to hand-wash! Running a full dishwasher uses less water and energy…
Thanksgiving Energy-Saving Tip from EDGE Energy Thanksgiving doesn’t just fill your home with joy — it fills it with warmth, too. Between a full house,…
When the holiday cooking marathon begins, your oven works overtime — and so does your energy bill. But here’s a smart chef’s secret: smaller, high-efficiency…
When the holiday cooking frenzy begins, your refrigerator becomes the hardest-working appliance in the house. From turkey brining to storing those delicious leftovers, keeping the…
Save energy and keep Thanksgiving cooking on track. When you’re busy preparing holiday meals, it’s tempting to crack open the oven door to check your…
When most homeowners think about energy efficiency, they think about insulation, HVAC systems, or windows—but rarely the crawl space.Yet this hidden part of your home…
When most homeowners think about saving energy, they picture solar panels or smart thermostats. But there’s one upgrade that often delivers the fastest return on…
Even well-built homes in the DMV can lose up to 30% of their heated or cooled air through hidden duct leaks. That’s money—and comfort—literally slipping…
If you’ve ever noticed uneven temperatures around your home—too hot in one room, too cold in another—your ductwork could be to blame. Many homeowners don’t…
The Hidden Efficiency Gaps in Modern Construction When people think of “new construction,” they often assume that “energy efficient” comes built-in. Unfortunately, that’s not always…
Homeownership comes with a long list of responsibilities, and it can be easy to lose track of the small tasks that make a big difference…
Why Smoke and CO Detector Maintenance is Essential for Your Home’s Safety When most people think about protecting their families, they imagine locking doors, installing…
Preparing Your Gutters for Winter: Protect Your Home Before the Snow Falls Winter in The DMV brings cold weather, snow, and ice—all of which can…
Eliminate Winter Drafts and Cold Spots with an Energy Audit Remember those lingering drafts and cold spots last winter that never seemed to go away?…
Your HVAC system does more than just keep your home comfortable — it also plays a key role in maintaining healthy indoor air quality and…
2025–2035 Home Energy Forecast: Solar, Battery Storage, Rebates & Efficiency Upgrades in the DMV As a homeowner in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia…
“I was very pleased with the work Edge Energy did in my house. Every person I spoke with (supervisors and workers) were very professional and…
Here at EDGE Energy, we’re well known for our solar panels and quality service. Not as many people know that we’ve committed about half our…
Yanko Design April 6, 2021 Architect Arielle Condoret Schechter was up to the challenge of designing their dream net-zero home. The home had to be…
VAEEC March 1, 2021 The Department of Housing and Community Development Board has finalized the latest update to the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). This…
RESNET We all have followed the development of energy codes over the last decade, but how will the development and implementation of energy code progress…
Clean Technica August 24, 2020 Plain water and a new type of turbine are the keys to a pumped hydro energy storage system aimed at…
CNN January 3, 2021 It doesn’t need to be hard either. Simple steps to reduce, reuse and recycle can add up. Often many of these…
Bloomberg February 11, 2021 California wants to replace millions of gas water heaters with high-tech electric ones to serve as “thermal batteries” for storing solar…
New Atlas February 8, 2021 Air conditioners and other cooling systems are among our biggest consumers of electricity, so finding ways to passively cool buildings…
Clean Technica February 3, 2021 If you’re in the market for solar, though, one thing needs to be top of mind: the price you pay…
Clean Technica February 3, 2021 If you’re in the market for solar, though, one thing needs to be top of mind: the price you pay…
New Atlas January 22, 2021 To get off the grid with home solar, you need to be able to generate energy when the Sun’s out,…
Family Handyman New furnaces are more complex than ever with lots of new features, higher efficiencies and higher costs. Knowing what to ask an HVAC…
Save money and increase your heating system’s efficiency and comfort by following these simple steps to keep your furnace in tip-top condition. Together, these tasks…
Homedit Jan 2, 2019 Imagine living in a house that uses zero energy and a neighborhood that has no carbon footprint. It’s now going to be…
Inhabitat Jan 4, 2019 Insulation is an important part of any home. Not only does it retain heat during the winter by restricting air flow, but…
Arstechnica Oct 24, 2018 In November 2016, Tesla CEO Elon Musk gathered a collection of investors, fans, and journalists at the Universal Studios backlot in Los…
Engadget Dec 19, 2018 It would be impractical to count the number of solar panels in the US by hand, and that makes it difficult to…
Forbes Jan 2, 2019 Renewable energy has become a viable part of the energy portfolio of many modern delivery services. Options for renewable energy now include…
Green Car Reports Feb 5, 2019 Wth the big upturn in electric-car adoption driven by the Tesla Model 3, incoming Kia and Hyundai options, and the…
Family Handyman May 22, 2020 No, your air conditioner is not going to give you a cold. Learn what other AC myths you can stop…
Family Handyman March 20, 2019 Your home is your safe haven—a place where you can relax, put your feet up and enjoy time with family.…
Hunker January 9, 2019 Insulating the door on your attached garage keeps your home warmer. See how here
Fine Homebuilding Few pieces of heating and cooling equipment have won as much attention in the last few years as the ductless minisplit, a variety…
Lifehacker January 7, 2019 If the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was a jolting wake-up call, you may be wondering what…
ACEEE Jul 11, 2018 To achieve the common and ambitious worldwide goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% or more by 2050, analyses find that consumers…
Treehugger December 31, 2018 Insulation is a touchy subject in green building. Many designers just want the best R value and tightest seal, which you…
Good Housekeeping June 2, 2020 They also happen to be some of the most tolerant, low-maintenance options out there. See full article
Beltsville, MD, March 31, 2020 — EDGE Energy is proud to announce that it has received the 2020 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Contractor of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award for its outstanding efforts to promote energy efficiency through its customer first vertically integrated…
To achieve Passivhaus certification, the homes have to achieve a minimum air tightness level of 0.60 ACH 50, which is five times “tighter” than the…
