BOSTON, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EnergySage, the leading clean energy marketplace, announces its expansion to all 50 states and Washington, D.C., becoming the first platform of its kind with a nationwide footprint. With this milestone, EnergySage is poised to help homeowners adopt clean energy solutions at an even greater scale and become a leading partner for corporations, electric vehicle manufacturers, and non-profits looking to bring whole-home electrification to their audiences across the country.

For over a decade, EnergySage has been at the forefront of promoting clean energy and energy-saving solutions, providing a platform for consumers to comparison-shop and save on rooftop solar. It has since evolved to provide energy storage, heat pumps, EV chargers, and community solar. Now that EnergySage has reached national coverage, it is prepared to connect even more homeowners with these sustainable and cost-saving options.

“Our goal has always been to make clean energy more accessible and affordable for everyone, and this expansion allows us to reach an even larger audience,” says Charlie Hadlow, EnergySage President & COO. “We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated network of installers – most of which have been with us for many years – who have helped us expand our reach to the whole country.”

EnergySage makes it easy to transition to clean energy. Consumers can easily request multiple high-quality quotes from vetted and accredited solar, HVAC, and electrical installers. The process is free, simple, and frictionless through its in-depth resources and unbiased support. 

EnergySage also serves as a valuable resource for clean energy companies and providers across the country. By partnering with EnergySage, these businesses can grow their customer base, reduce costs, and simplify their sales processes.

“We are proud to be the trusted partner for so many reputable installers,” says Erik Holvik, EnergySage Associate Director of Business Development. “We are dedicated to providing the best service and support to our customers, and this milestone is a testament to our commitment to scaling clean energy solutions.”

With EnergySage’s expansion to all 50 states and Washington, D.C., clean energy solutions are now more accessible than ever. Visit EnergySage today to start your clean home energy journey. For installers interested in working together, please visit this page.

About EnergySage, Inc.

EnergySage is the simplest, most trusted way to comparison shop and save on high-quality clean energy and energy-saving solutions, including rooftop solar, energy storage, heat pumps, EV chargers, and community solar. As the trusted partner for hundreds of vetted and accredited solar, HVAC, and electrical installers, EnergySage enables shoppers to request multiple high-quality quotes in minutes. With in-depth resources and unbiased support, EnergySage makes the entire process simple, low-stress, and more affordable for consumers, while serving as the conduit for clean energy companies and providers in all 50 states and D.C. to grow their business, reduce costs, and simplify their operations. For these reasons, leading organizations like National Grid, MassCEC, Boulder County, Intuit, Staples, and NCSU’s DSIRE point their audiences to EnergySage to begin their clean energy transitions. Visit EnergySage for more information, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

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WASHINGTON – In an effort to reduce juvenile crime, the nation’s capital is enforcing a youth summer curfew for July and August. 

The city has identified seven focus areas where young people are frequently involved in crimes such as carjackings and robberies. The goal of the curfew is to keep kids out of trouble.

Kids under the age of 17 are not allowed to be out between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m., seven days a week.

“I think it’ll make a change,” said Jawanna Hardy, founder of Guns Down Friday, a non-profit in the District providing mentorship and resources for young men who have witnessed or experienced violence. “Every child’s story is different, every situation is different. Not all kids are out there causing trouble.”

The Juvenile Curfew Enforcement Pilot began in September 2023. 

Since then, officers have taken 69 minors to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services for curfew violations. Of those, 45 were released to a parent or guardian.

“Instead of sending them home, a lot of them … There’s a reason they don’t want to be in their home,” Hardy said. “I’ve been in a lot of homes where kids do not want to be there… so sending them home… Find out what’s going on in their home, why does that kid not want to be home?”

Penalties for curfew violations include up to 25 hours of community service for the child. 

Parents or guardians could face a fine of up to $500 or be required to perform community service.

Hardy believes more needs to be done to support youth. 

“What activities, what services are we providing for these kids as an alternative to being on the streets?” she asked.

Families looking to keep their children engaged while they’re out of school can visit summer.dc.gov for activities to keep them positively involved.

The state of Washington, D.C.’s office market is worrisome, to say the least, but some sizable new downtown lease deals are still getting to the finish line.

Such is the case with the U.S. Travel Association and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), which have signed for a combined 25,745 square feet at 1899 Pennsylvania Avenue, just a few blocks northwest of the White House. 

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Both leases are “long-term,” and the companies are expected to move into their new spaces in 2025, according to development firm Sterling Bay, which owns the building alongside MRP Realty and Declaration Partners. JLL brokered the lease on behalf of the joint venture, while the U.S. Travel Association was represented by Tyler Bensten and Scott Hoffman of CBRE.

Additional lease details were not disclosed.

The 11-story, 192,000-square-foot office building is also in the midst of renovations — including an overhauled lobby, shared conference rooms and a new fitness center, among other amenities — which are expected to be completed by the end of this year. 

“The building’s renovation is creating a new, functional space that is ideal for performing our work and meeting our future needs,” DeLisa Selwitz, U.S. Travel Association executive vice president of operations, said in a statement.

The pair of leases comes when such deals are desperately needed in the District.

The office vacancy rate in D.C. rose yet again this past quarter to an all-time-high of 22.4 percent, up 80 basis points from the first quarter of this year, according to a new market report from CBRE. Over 537,000 square feet of negative absorption was recorded in D.C. in the quarter as well, per CBRE, the fifth consecutive year of quarterly negative rates. 

Nick Trombola can be reached at ntrombola@commercialobserver.com.