The Checkout

President Obama meets Enervee | Enervee Blog

kyle@enervee.com (Kyle Schee) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:16:39 GMT

We have many interesting days at Enervee, but last Thursday was certainly one of the more exciting ones: President Obama was visiting Cross Campus and we are thrilled that we had the great opportunity to tell him about Enervee!

Right choice. Easy choice. Easier choice. | Enervee Blog

Guy Champniss — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:15:12 GMT

The Enervee Score works. It consistently nudges people toward more energy-smart choices. In a series of controlled experiments, exposure to the score led to more efficient product choices—irrespective of motivations, income, stated pro-efficiency attitudes, or political orientation.

Rebates vs monthly payments: which actually closes the gap at checkout?

kyle@enervee.com (Kyle Schee) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:14:21 GMT

Utilities and state energy offices have long relied on product rebates to spur adoption. But new evidence from California and New York shows a different lever wins at the moment of need: affordable monthly payments embedded in checkout. This post compares the two approaches and offers a practical framework for program owners.

The summer of 2026 is coming. Are utility programs ready?

matthias.kurwig@enervee.com (Matthias Kurwig) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:12:40 GMT

NOAA just confirmed it: March 2026 was the hottest March in U.S. history — and it wasn't close. The first time any month has exceeded the long-term average by more than 9°F. Ten states broke their all-time March records. Phoenix hit 100°F nine days in a single month that's supposed to be spring.

Meanwhile, 60% of the country is in drought. The western snowpack has melted weeks ahead of schedule. Wildfire acreage in 2026 is already 231% of the 10-year average. And electricity prices are up 5-9% nationally — outpacing inflation for the fourth straight year.

76% of homeowners wait until an appliance fails before replacing it

matthias.kurwig@enervee.com (Matthias Kurwig) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:52:13 GMT

Think about what that means for utility energy efficiency programs.

Why Many Water Heater Rebate Programs Miss Most of Their Market

matthias.kurwig@enervee.com (Matthias Kurwig) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:42:46 GMT

Three quarters of residential water heater replacements happen because the old unit failed. Efficiency programs are rarely there when it does.