Thursday, 03 July 2025

Robin Whitlock

Aiming to accelerate the adoption of residential solar energy in the US, home electrification marketplace for clean energy solutions,EnergySage, has announced its partnership with grassroots climate and democracy organisationThird Act, founded by environmentalist Bill McKibben.

Courtesy of NREL.

Third Act mobilises older Americans as volunteers and activists. Its partnership with EnergySage aims to make rooftop solar more accessible, affordable and understandable for homeowners across the US.

“We know local solar is smarter solar – but myths still persist” said Bill McKibben. “Solar power works – we now have states and countries proving every day that you can run modern economies on power from the sun and wind, and the batteries to store their power when the sun goes down or the wind drops. Solar power is now cheap – in fact, it’s the cheapest power we’ve ever seen on this earth, and getting cheaper by the month. But there’s a third reason to be excited about solar energy – it’s profoundly liberating, and enhances local democracy by decentralising power and returning it to citizens.  It can stabilise the grid during climate disasters, lower energy bills, and cut pollution in the communities that need relief most. With this partnership, we’re making it easier than ever for people to take their power back – literally.”

To kick off the partnership, EnergySage and Third Act will host a free “Go Solar in 2025! Your Questions Answered” webinar designed to demystify the solar process and empower participants with knowledge about costs, savings, installation, and incentives.

The webinar will be held on Tuesday, July 15 at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT, featuring clean energy experts and a live Q&A to help people personally navigate the process and overcome obstacles to implementing solar energy at their own home. With Congress poised to eliminate the 30 percent solar tax credit in 2026, the best time to go solar is now.

“Third Act has a unique and powerful voice in the climate movement, particularly among older Americans who want to leave a better world behind” added Charlie Hadlow, President and COO of EnergySage. “We’re proud to support their mission by offering trustworthy tools and expert guidance to help people take real climate action at home – while also uplifting communities on the frontlines of the crisis.”

This initiative is part of Third Act’s larger movement leading up to Sun Day, a nationwide mobilisation for renewable energy culminating in a dynamic day of action, art, culture, and public participation in towns and cities all over the country on September 21, 2025.

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