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Beware origination fees & other hidden fees in solar loans

Chiquita Keil

June 2, 2022

Beware origination fees & other hidden fees in solar loans

Many solar loan providers attach hidden fees to their products. Understanding these fees - and how to avoid them - could save you thousands of dollars.

Secured or unsecured: Which solar loan type is best?

Chiquita Keil

May 29, 2022

Secured or unsecured: Which solar loan type is best?

Is a secured or unsecured solar loan the right option for you? To help you choose, we examine the pros and cons of each loan type.

What homeowners need to know about net metering in Michigan

Thi Deremer

May 26, 2022

What homeowners need to know about net metering in Michigan

Michigan homeowners can now sign up for the Distributed Generation Program, in place of net metering. How do the savings compare, and is solar still worth it?

How to lower your power bill with electricity usage monitoring

Karisa Gilman

May 25, 2022

How to lower your power bill with electricity usage monitoring

Electricity usage monitoring systems keep an eye on your power consumption, locate phantom loads, and pinpoint power-hungry devices so you can reduce your energy bill.

Complete guide to New York net metering in 2024

Jen Merithew

May 24, 2022

Complete guide to New York net metering in 2024

New York net metering has changed since being implemented in 1997 and is now moving to a program called VDER. How will your savings be impacted?

Toyota debuts its first all-electric SUV, the 2023 bZ4X

Heide Pfeiffenberge

May 20, 2022

Toyota debuts its first all-electric SUV, the 2023 bZ4X

Comparing the Toyota bZ4X, available this spring, to similar EVs on the market.

Guide to Pennsylvania net metering in 2024

Thi Deremer

May 19, 2022

Guide to Pennsylvania net metering in 2024

Pennsylvania's net metering program is one of the best perks of installing solar panels.

How many watts of electricity does a TV use?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

May 18, 2022

How many watts of electricity does a TV use?

There are 2 reasons to know how many watts your TV uses: to calculate the cost on your power bill and to figure out how much battery storage you'll need to run it during an outage.

Complete guide to Texas net metering: solar buyback plans, REPs & regulated utilities

Jen Merithew

May 16, 2022

Complete guide to Texas net metering: solar buyback plans, REPs & regulated utilities

The ultimate guide to everything Texas homeowners need to know about switching to solar.

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