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Heat pump water heater installed in a California home for energy-efficient water heating.

Financing Strategies | 4 min read

Heat Pump Water Heaters Explained: Affordable Financing for the Most Efficient Option

GoGreen Staff
Upgrade your water heating the smart way. Learn how heat pump water heaters work, why they matter for California homes, and how financing can make the switch easier.
Rendering of dual-pane, energy-efficient kitchen window, as seen from indoors with kitchen sink, countertop and cabinets visible and with view outside in the background, illustrating an eligible energy measure for GoGreen Home loans through lenders approved by the State of California.

Financing Strategies | 6 min read

How Energy-Efficient Windows Boost Home Value – And How to Finance Them

GoGreen Staff
In California, windows are a big investment. Learn why energy-efficient glass is a valuable home upgrade and how GoGreen Financing bridges the affordability gap for homeowners. Read more
Retractable exterior shade awnings control inside temperatures by blocking hot summer sun. Pair with insulated window curtains or blinds on the interior side of the window for even greater light and temperature control.

Energy Saving Tips | 7 min read

Curtains, Blinds, Shades, and Films—More Than Just Window Dressing for Energy-Efficient Living

GoGreen Staff
Window coverings are more than just décor. Choose wisely, and your window treatments can enhance the energy efficiency of your windows, keeping you cozier in winter and cooler in summer. Learn how different window covering options perform and how to make them work harder for you seasonally, plus which make the cut for GoGreen Financing. Read more
Close-up photo of a glowing, always-on power button on an electronic device in standby mode, representing phantom power consumption by an electrical device in standby mode.

Energy Saving Tips | 6 min read

Phantom Power – Electricity You’re Paying for But Not Using (And How to Stop It)

GoGreen Staff
This very minute, there are probably dozens of devices around your house that are using electricity even when they are not in use. These energy vampires are costing you money and wasting energy. Here’s how to control them to save both energy and bucks. Read more
Photo of heat pump HVAC condenser unit, elevated and mounted on wall brackets to home’s exterior wall, outside in residential side yard. An eligible energy-efficiency measure for loans from GoGreen Home participating credit union lenders in California.

Decarbonization | 7 min read

Why Do I Hear “Heat Pump” When We Used to Say “Furnace” and “Air Conditioner”?

GoGreen Staff
There’s been a change in terminology and technology in the HVAC market. Take a look at why heat pumps are gaining popularity and how they benefit both homeowners and the environment. Read more
Photo taken at dusk of dozens of wind turbines in the hills near Palm Springs, California against a sunset background.

About GoGreen Financing | 7 min read

When Is Clean Energy Also Cheap Energy?

GoGreen Staff
Discover the best and worst times to use electric power in California. Learn when electricity is cheapest, when clean energy is most abundant, and how to plan your energy use to have both clean and cheap power. Read more
Photo of kraft paper-wrapped gifts with natural flora embellishments to complement holiday gift list of energy-saving gift ideas.

Energy Saving Tips | 9 min read

Energy Efficiency Holiday Gift Guide

GoGreen Staff
Who says holiday gifts can't be both thoughtful and practical? This year, give gifts that help your loved ones save energy, cut utility bills, and feel good about their environmental impact—long after the wrapping paper is recycled. Read more