Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

On Dec. 31, 2025, two decades of federal tax benefits for homeowners who install solar electric systems came to an end.

Solar energy is booming across residential properties as homeowners chase lower electricity bills and greener energy sources. Rooftop arrays have become a familiar sight in suburban neighborhoods, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Republicans in Congress rushed forward with a massive tax and spending cut bill, a North Carolina renewable energy executive wrote to his 190 employees with a warning: Deep cuts ...

Installing solar panels can lower your energy bills for years -- and the federal solar tax credit still helps cover the ...

Green workers install a residential grid-tied solar array on a hillside in Malibu, California, USA. Peter Bennett—Universal Images Group/Getty Senior Correspondent When I had lunch with then-Sunnova ...

PURA increased price caps and other incentives for non-residential solar systems in 2026 in order to account for the loss of ...

CNET graded each US state on how solar-friendly its residential solar policies are. Most have a long way to go in making solar more accessible and affordable. Your state might receive plenty of ...

Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular ...

The latest draft of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" under the Trump administration proposes removing residential solar lease providers from the Investment Tax Credit, threatening the industry. This ...

Although they can make home sales more difficult, solar leases have been growing in popularity and are poised to continue ...