From shopping to generating electricity, the process of getting solar can take months. Here's what'll happen on installation day (and how to prep for it). Most people will need to find an installer to ...

Despite last year’s setback to California’s net metering programs, PACE initiatives and solar options for affordable housing keep Sacramento a strong choice for going solar. Switching to solar energy ...

For years, the U.S. government has offered homeowners significant tax breaks to support the installation of solar panels. Now ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean energy ...

"Contact [your] district State representative." Homeowner seeks advice after HOA denies solar installation despite legal ...

Rising energy prices and new tax incentives for green home improvements this year are heating up interest in solar. Experts say it’s a good time for many homeowners to harness solar energy. Though ...

It's increasingly common to see solar panels on the roofs of recreational vehicles (RVs). While solar panels can't replace an internal combustion engine and turn your RV into an all-electric vehicle, ...

Solar can cut utility bills and carbon footprints, but be sure you can afford the installation and have the right roof. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...

It's just another sunshiny day in Florida as dawn begins to break. If you were to pick states that are best suited for home solar setups, Florida would be a top contender. As the Sunshine State, it ...

For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called ...

Freedom Solar Power, ShopSolar, ION Solar, Freedom Forever and Purelight Power Average solar panel installation costs in Washington typically range from $13,025 to $26,050, depending on your system ...