Solar power
All of our articles that can help you understand the benefits of running your home with solar power.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
February 10, 2019
Is a Mosaic solar loan the best option for financing solar panels?
Mosaic is the top provider of solar loans and offers a reasonable financing option for homeowners with a credit score of 640 or higher.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
February 5, 2019
Your guide to solar panel mounting systems in 2024
Looking for a solar panel mount? We look at the pros and cons of different mounting options as well as the top brands in 2023.
Teddy Theil
January 24, 2019
Do solar panels work on cloudy days or at night?
We explain in simple English how solar panels work, how well they work on cloudy days and climates, and whether they work at night.
Betsy Irwin
January 3, 2019
Nissan Leaf price, cost to charge & charge time
Finally an electric car to challenge Tesla! Check out its take-home price, cost to charge, charge time, types of chargers and whether you should buy it.
Teddy Theil
January 2, 2019
Why your power bill is so expensive – and how to make it cheaper
Electricity are up almost 70% since 2000. But you can pay less by choosing the right rate plan and installing solar panels.
Teddy Theil
December 20, 2018
Exploring the best Tesla Powerwall alternatives in 2024
Tesla Powerwall rules the US market—but is another brand better for your needs? Here are the reviews and pros & cons for the Sonnen Eco, LG Chem Resu and BYD B-Box. All have some great features that make them worth a closer look...
Thi Deremer
November 23, 2018
How much do solar panels cost in Chicago, IL and what is the payback period?
For a basic 6 kilowatt (kW) residential solar installation, this means your solar system will cost $14,820 before the 26 percent federal ITC tax credit, and $10,966 after the credit is applied.
Jen Merithew
October 29, 2018
Massachusetts SMART program explained
Massachusetts’ SMART program is the state’s latest solar incentive program, designed to put money in your pocket and promote solar development.
Teddy Theil
October 19, 2018
Can you install solar panels on a flat roof? How much is output and cost affected?
Are you still able to install solar panels on your flat roof? The short answer is YES!
Teddy Theil
October 19, 2018
Where can I compare solar panel prices online?
Homeowners around the country are discovering the cost-effective, environmentally-friendly benefits of solar power for homes. Between 2006 and 2016, residential solar power installations in the United States increased by an average rate of 59% each year.
Ralph Baruth
October 4, 2018
Home solar panels in Las Vegas: Everything you need to know
See cost, savings and payback from installing solar on your home in Las Vegas.
Teddy Theil
September 12, 2018
How does solar energy work and how do we use it in our homes?
Want to know how solar energy works for homes with rooftop solar? We explain inverters, energy flows, batteries, and how solar interacts with the grid.