Solar energy is booming across residential properties as homeowners chase lower electricity bills and greener energy sources. Rooftop arrays have become a familiar sight in suburban neighborhoods, ...

SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Employees of Solar Forward install solar electric panels on a residential rooftop on February 27, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. President Obama signed into law an ...

You may need to upgrade a solar system if you plan on getting an EV. Experts say you should think ahead and "future-proof" your system as much as possible. Electric ...

Some simple physics makes it possible to power your home with sunshine. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence our ...

Solar can cut utility bills and carbon footprints, but be sure you can afford the installation and have the right roof. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...

Weeks later, the couple received mail addressed to the deceased former owner. One envelope, from the solar lender, showed an ...

Most homeowners will need between 15 and 22 solar panels to cover their electricity use, but the exact number depends on three main factors: how much power your household consumes, how much sunlight ...

In yet another example of a power company seeking to extract additional payments from customers with home solar, LUMA Energy in Puerto Rico has said it will impose a $300 fee on all home-solar users ...

Switching to solar energy is a major financial commitment and, if you’re like most homeowners, you’ll want to know how long it will take to recoup your investment. This average recovery time, called ...

There are a variety of EV models available today from major industry leaders, like Chevrolet, Tesla, BMW, and Hyundai. While these battery-powered automobiles don't emit nitrogen oxides (NOx) like ...

Incentives for heat pumps and other home energy and efficiency investments are also expiring early after changes made by Congress and President Trump. A big federal tax credit for homeowners who get ...