EDITORIAL POLICY

Accuracy, transparency, and useful context.

Our editorial process makes calculator assumptions visible and keeps factual content separate from advertising.

Content standards

Calculators explain core formulas. Rate-based claims include dates and sources. Examples are not guaranteed outcomes. Material limitations appear near results.

Sources

We prefer primary sources including EIA, DOE, ENERGY STAR, state agencies, utilities, equipment labels, and manufacturers.

Updates and corrections

Time-sensitive statistics are labeled with their period. Confirmed material errors are corrected promptly.

Advertising

Advertisers do not receive approval rights over calculator outputs or editorial conclusions.