About Jen Merithew

Jen Merithew - Author of Solar Reviews

Jen Merithew

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 Jen Merithew

Home energy audits: what to expect and how much they can save you

Jen Merithew

June 3, 2021

Home energy audits: what to expect and how much they can save you

A guide to home energy audits, including how much they cost, how you can perform them yourself, and whether or not they’re worth it.

Soleil Lofts: Residential virtual power plants have arrived

Jen Merithew

November 20, 2019

Soleil Lofts: Residential virtual power plants have arrived

Soleil Lofts are apartment buildings that are powered entirely by solar and battery storage.

How does tidal power work?

Jen Merithew

May 9, 2019

How does tidal power work?

Tidal energy takes advantage of changing tides to generate electricity. In this article, we go over how tidal power works and what the future holds for tidal energy.

New Minnesota building codes make solar a tight fit

Jen Merithew

April 16, 2020

New Minnesota building codes make solar a tight fit

Minnesota recently updated its building codes which makes less roof space available for solar panel installations.

Brevard Solar closes without completing their jobs

Jen Merithew

March 10, 2020

Brevard Solar closes without completing their jobs

Florida solar company Brevard Solar closed in Feb 2020 after taking thousands of dollars from their customers.

Alabama allows largest utility to increase ‘solar tax’ - guts state solar industry

Jen Merithew

September 13, 2020

Alabama allows largest utility to increase ‘solar tax’ - guts state solar industry

Alabama Power has been approved to implement a high monthly charge on solar homeowners that will drastically reduce electric bill savings.

Is Minnesota's Value of Solar tariff the future of solar?

Jen Merithew

November 6, 2019

Is Minnesota's Value of Solar tariff the future of solar?

Minnesota’s Value of Solar tariff is being challenged by the state’s largest utility, Xcel Energy.

How solar power could protect Texans from another ERCOT power outage

Jen Merithew

February 18, 2021

How solar power could protect Texans from another ERCOT power outage

In light of recent events, we explore how Texans can protect themselves from future widespread power shut offs by installing solar panels and solar batteries.

The end of NJ's SREC program and the transition to TRECs

Jen Merithew

December 20, 2019

The end of NJ's SREC program and the transition to TRECs

NJ finalized guidelines for an SREC transition program, which saves homeowners more money than a previous proposal had suggested.