Adding solar panels (and by extension, an entire system) to your home often provides two distinct benefits: Lower electricity bills and an increase in the home's overall value. However the process can ...

Solar panels are still an expensive home upgrade, but they're much cheaper than they were a decade ago. The national average cost of solar panels is $2.69 per watt, according to a recent report from ...

It's hard to get a straight answer out of a solar installer about how much you'll pay. How to get the best deal. The future of solar certainly seems bright in the US. But a lack of price transparency ...

With rising energy costs, solar panels can seem like lifesavers. According to a recent CNET energy survey, 78% of US adults are stressed about high energy bills. However, going solar isn't cheap. When ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...