Plug In and Power Up: Why Green Home Services Are the Smartest Upgrade on the Block

The future of home improvement isn’t marble countertops or smart fridges that text you about milk. It’s green home services — smart, sustainable upgrades that save you cash while making your neighborhood more efficient (and, honestly, more brag-worthy).

And thanks to platforms like Pigybak, homeowners are finally doing it together.

When you and your neighbors team up for eco-upgrades — from EV chargers to solar installs — you don’t just save energy. You save money, time, and sanity. Here’s what that looks like when the math hits the meter.

The Power of Group Deals: Small Changes, Big Savings

When five or more homeowners on the same street book a service together through Pigybak, contractors save on drive time and setup costs — which means you save on the bill.

For example:

EV Charger Installation: Average single install runs $1,200–$1,500 (Forbes Home).
Book it as a group on Pigybak and you can knock up to 20% off, bringing it closer to $960–$1,200 each.
That’s roughly $250 saved per home — just for coordinating schedules.

Same goes for LED retrofits, smart thermostats, solar prep wiring, and energy audits. The more homes join in, the bigger the collective discount.

Translation: teamwork pays. Literally.

STG Electric Is Leading the Charge

Pigybak’s newest partner, STG Electric, isn’t just wiring homes — they’re powering a movement.

STG is helping neighborhoods across Ohio transition to greener, more efficient living with:

Home energy audits and rewiring for energy efficiency
EV charger installations
Smart home and lighting automation
Solar readiness and battery prep

They’re also among the first to integrate with GlassHouse, Pigybak’s upcoming text alert system that connects homeowners to verified local contractors with no download required.

How It Works:

Contractors post their schedule
Neighbors in the Pigybak network receive a match alert
Neighbors nearby get a friendly text invitation to join in and save.

No more endless quote-chasing. No spam. Just a clean connection between the people who need upgrades and the pros who can make it happen.

Green Isn’t Just for the Planet — It’s for Your Wallet

Let’s talk numbers. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, simple efficiency improvements like smart thermostats and LED swaps can cut home energy costs by 10–30% a year.

Add in group deals, and you’re stacking even more:

Service	Average Solo Cost	Pigybak Group Price	Annual Savings
Lawn Care	$1,500	$1,275	$225
Tree Trimming	$500	$400	$100
Power Washing	$350	$315	$35
EV Charger Install	$1,200	$960	$240
Smart Thermostat	$300	$240	$60

Potential Total Savings: Over $600 per household — plus thousands in long-term energy reductions.

The Neighbor Effect

Here’s what happens when your neighborhood goes green together:

Curb Appeal Skyrockets: Studies show well-kept blocks can boost home values by 5–10% (Realtor.com).
Lower Carbon Footprint: Fewer contractor trips = fewer emissions.
Better Community Vibes: Projects build connections, not just driveways.

Plus, if your neighbor goes solar, there’s a good chance you’ll follow — solar adoption rates jump by 44% after one home on the street installs panels (Nature.com).

That’s what we call positive peer pressure.

Ready to Get Plugged In?

It’s never been easier to join the Green Services Revolution.

Post your project on Pigybak.
Invite your neighbors to join in.
Let contractors like STG Electric bid and bundle for group savings.

You get upgrades that pay back every month, your neighbors get a cleaner block, and the planet gets a little breather.

That’s a win-win-win — or as we like to call it, a Pigybak trifecta.

Final Thought: Small Steps, Big Impact

You don’t have to go fully solar overnight. Start small — a smart thermostat here, a motion sensor there. The more your neighborhood builds momentum, the more affordable and impactful it becomes.

Because when the lights turn on together, the future looks a whole lot brighter.