Why do energy companies promote energy conservation and efficiency?

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My gas company gave me a free energy audit of my home, and offers generous rebates to install insulation and other energy saving products. I don’t understand why they do this. If I use less gas, they make less money. Why are they doing these things?
By the way, I won’t believe any answers that say "it’s the right thing to do", or "they want to be green". I don’t buy that. Profit drives almost all business decisions, and this doesn’t seem profitable to me.

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Where can you get a solar panel and what type should I get?

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I would like to get solar panels for my house. What type should I get? Also where should I shop from? Is there one kind that is better than others? Does the government have any rebates for making a switch?

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How many people get approved for the state solar incentives?

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There are multiple different rebates, programs, and incentives per state to get affordable or even free home solar systems, but how many people get approved for them. how long does it take to get a reply after application?

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