From shopping to generating electricity, the process of getting solar can take months. Here's what'll happen on installation day (and how to prep for it). Most people will need to find an installer to ...

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 ...

Installing solar panels is a major investment. Be sure to ask these 15 questions before deciding if they’re right for you. Energy bills are on the rise. As the weather heats up, it's going to take ...

If you've ever looked at your energy bills and thought, "Why am I paying all this money when there's literally free energy beaming down from the sky?", well, you've got a point. While solar panels ...

More and more people are making the switch to renewable energy by installing solar panels on their roofs. It's a big step toward reducing your carbon footprint, since solar energy, and the power ...

Q: When is a good time to consider solar energy? A: This spring is a good time to install solar for several reasons: Energy rates are going up. Many factors outside Arizona, such as conflicts abroad ...

Before we ever signed a contract for solar, we wanted to make sure we were ready. Too many people think installing panels alone will cut their power bill in half, but that's only true if your house ...

While homeowners in much of the country struggle with weather constraints, Las Vegas residents hit the solar jackpot. According to Frank Rieger, CEO of the local company Sol-Up, about 95% of ...

San Diego Community Power announced Wednesday a $55 million initiative that will offer rebates and incentives to encourage its customers to install solar-plus-battery systems in their homes. “This is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You'll want to make sure you're getting the best deal before you hire someone to start unboxing solar panels at your house. The ...