Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...

"I was happy with their work from start to finish." Homeowner shares tactic to avoid inflated prices on rooftop solar panels: 'Lo and behold, [the prices] all come in lower' first appeared on The Cool ...

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, ...

After being curious about home solar energy, one Virginia homeowner was convinced to switch to the light side after seeing how much his neighbor was able to save. Solar United Neighbors shared Bram ...

As technology advances and prices increase, everyone is looking for ways to cut corners and save a penny or two. Enter solar panels, which have only continued to rise in popularity with a 10% increase ...

“Free” solar panel offers are actually leases, power purchase agreements, loans or scams. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does ...

On Dec. 31, 2025, two decades of federal tax benefits for homeowners who install solar electric systems came to an end. Originally created in 2005 by Congress, the program provided for a tax credit ...