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Are Level 2 chargers the best charging option for your EV?

Cameron Bates

January 23, 2022

Are Level 2 chargers the best charging option for your EV?

Installing a Level 2 charger is the easiest way to fully charge your EV overnight. Total installed costs are between $800 and $2,000.

Duke Energy proposes changes to net metering in North Carolina

Michael Cheng

January 19, 2022

Duke Energy proposes changes to net metering in North Carolina

Duke Energy proposed several changes to its solar net metering program for North Carolina customers: will they reduce your savings?

The pros and cons of solar panels for tiny houses

Zeeshan Hyder

January 13, 2022

The pros and cons of solar panels for tiny houses

Tiny home living requires careful planning. Consider all of these pros & cons before you make the decision to install solar panels.

How much do pellet stoves cost?

Cameron Bates

January 10, 2022

How much do pellet stoves cost?

The total cost of a pellet stove installation will range between $1,500 and $5,000. Typical operating costs are between $35 and $45 a month.

CPUC decision based on incorrect assumptions and will kill California’s solar industry

Andrew Sendy

January 8, 2022

CPUC decision based on incorrect assumptions and will kill California’s solar industry

SolarReviews' survey shows that the Californian Public Utility Commission (CPUC)'s recent decision to both reduce payments to solar homeowners as well as tax them will prevent 95% of people from installing solar.

GAF Timberline solar shingles review: do they make the solar roof mainstream?

Catherine Lane

January 7, 2022

GAF Timberline solar shingles review: do they make the solar roof mainstream?

Roofing giant GAF now offers Timberline Solar Energy Shingles. Should you consider installing these instead of regular solar panels?

Is SolarApp+ the key to speeding up home solar installations?

Ana Almerini

January 6, 2022

Is SolarApp+ the key to speeding up home solar installations?

NREL’s SolarApp+ streamlines solar permitting, which cuts costs and time being spent on solar installations. Find out how it benefits homeowners installing solar.

Are solar panels worth it? 8 things to consider before you buy

Michael Cheng

December 28, 2021

Are solar panels worth it? 8 things to consider before you buy

Assess whether solar panels are right for your home by understanding the major factors involved in the buying process, including cost, payback period, and more.

What are flexible solar panels used for?

Ana Almerini

December 27, 2021

What are flexible solar panels used for?

Flexible solar panels are less efficient than regular, rigid solar panels but are great for on-the-go use, like camping, boating, or putting them on top of your RV.

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