About Catherine Lane

Catherine Lane - Author of Solar Reviews

Catherine Lane

Written Content Manager

Catherine is the Written Content Manager at SolarReviews, where she has been at the forefront of researching and reporting on the solar industry since 2019.

She leads a dynamic team in producing informative and engaging content on residential solar to help homeowners make informed decisions about investing in solar panels.

Catherine’s expertise has garnered attention from leading industry publications, with her work being featured in Solar Today Magazine and Solar Industry Magazine. Her insights have also been cited by outlets, including Forbes and Bloomberg, solidifying her reputation as a go-to source for reliable information on solar technology and sustainability.

Before joining SolarReviews, Catherine worked as an assistant project manager at an engineering firm, where she researched, inspected, and analyzed environmental remediation, indoor health, and construction cost claims. This experience gave Catherine a practical understanding of the unique challenges faced by the environmental and construction sectors.

Catherine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science from Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she completed research on bird migration for the Ecological Society of America conference. She has also completed Solar Energy International’s PV 101: Solar Electric Design and Installation training course and is OSHA certified.

When she’s not writing about the solar industry, you can find Catherine at the movies or trying to master the New York Times crossword.

Recent articles by Catherine Lane

Rocky Mountain Power’s Wattsmart battery program: what you need to know

Catherine Lane

September 9, 2022

Rocky Mountain Power’s Wattsmart battery program: what you need to know

Learn more about Rocky Mountain Power's Wattsmart battery program and whether it's right for you.

New Yorkers’ guide to going solar with Con Edison

Catherine Lane

June 28, 2022

New Yorkers’ guide to going solar with Con Edison

Everything homeowners need to know about going solar as a Con Edison customer.

New Yorker's guide to going solar with National Grid

Catherine Lane

October 6, 2022

New Yorker's guide to going solar with National Grid

A breakdown of what National Grid customers need to know about going solar in New York.

Is it a good idea to go solar as an Entergy Texas customer?

Catherine Lane

March 15, 2022

Is it a good idea to go solar as an Entergy Texas customer?

Texas utility Entergy credits its solar customers for their excess energy at the ‘buyback rate’, which is lower than the retail rate. So, is going solar worth it as an Entergy customer?

How much does electricity cost in Maricopa, AZ?

Catherine Lane

August 1, 2022

How much does electricity cost in Maricopa, AZ?

Maricopa, AZ residents spend about $105 per month on utility costs, but can greatly reduce that by going solar.

Homeowner’s guide to New York’s Megawatt Block solar incentive program

Catherine Lane

September 20, 2022

Homeowner’s guide to New York’s Megawatt Block solar incentive program

A breakdown of New York’s Megawatt Block incentive program that can save homeowners thousands of dollars when installing solar panels.

Homeowner’s guide to going solar with CPS Energy

Catherine Lane

February 24, 2022

Homeowner’s guide to going solar with CPS Energy

Comprehensive guide to all-things solar as a San Antonio homeowner in CPS Energy territory. Find out how much you can save and earn by installing solar panels on your Texas home.

Going solar in North Carolina: net metering, incentives, and battery storage

Catherine Lane

October 25, 2022

Going solar in North Carolina: net metering, incentives, and battery storage

North Carolina homeowners can save thousands of dollars by installing solar panels thanks to the state’s net metering policy.

Explained: Green Mountain Power’s Bring Your Own Device program

Catherine Lane

April 18, 2022

Explained: Green Mountain Power’s Bring Your Own Device program

A breakdown of how Green Mountain Power’s Bring Your Own Device energy storage incentive program works and if it’s a good choice for Vermont homeowners.