Renewable sources, including solar, wind, and hydro, now produce roughly a quarter of America's electricity, and when combined with wind, make up 98% of new energy capacity in the US. But how do solar ...

Solar panels use the photovoltaic effect to turn sunlight into power. It's not magic, but it's surely magical. You already know that solar panels turn sunlight into electricity. But how? It almost ...

Whether people like to believe it or not, climate change is causing the overall warming of the planet, rising sea levels, and destruction of the ozone layer. Energy is a major component to why climate ...

Solar panels are an excellent renewable energy option for homeowners. Not only do they reduce your monthly electric bill, but they can even help you earn additional income from excess solar energy in ...

Solar panels probably won't erase your bill, but they can still save money. How much depends on several factors. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Liz Zack is an experienced DIYer obsessed with anything and everything home. To the dismay of the rest of her family, something is always under renovation or construction in her house, but it's ok, ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, mortgages, investing and home renovations. Solar panels offer the promise of lower-cost energy, but installing solar can also ...

There's a way to calculate how many solar panels it may take to meet your power needs. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does ...

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is phasing out tax credits that can help residents save thousands of dollars on solar energy systems. Solarize Louisville is a city program that connects ...