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Homeowner shares candid thoughts shortly after installing rooftop solar in rainy state: 'Barely getting any power ... due to clouds and rain"
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (486+ words) A Washington-based homeowner took advantage of tax credits to get solar panels installed on their roof and shared their delight with their decision, even in a cloudy climate. The homeowner explained on the r/solar subreddit that their driving force…...
Homeowners reveal how much solar panels and battery backups have changed their homes' resale values: 'My realtor was surprised"
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (543+ words) One intrepid Redditor asked the r/solar community whether anyone had sold a property for a substantial premium after installing solar systems or batteries " prompting several homeowners to share a wide array of experiences. The original poster, located in Australia,…...
Do Unused USB Chargers Really Waste Electricity?
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (446+ words) Do Unused USB Chargers Really Waste Electricity?Yahoo BGR and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Rather than spending time…...
This innovative rooftop solar subscription model can help you take control of your energy costs — here's how it works
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (497+ words) Palmetto has a way to eliminate energy bill handwringing that doesn't involve counting the kilowatt-hours on your electric meter. Instead, its LightReach program installs $0 down, maintenance-free solar panels that tackle soaring electricity costs with sustainable energy. Solar power is a…...
Homebuyer stunned after seller leaves them with a surprise monthly Tesla bill: 'I didn't get any warning"
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (303+ words) One homeowner who was excited to buy a house with paid-off solar panels was horrified when they received a bill from Tesla for their solar service. They posted about their experience on the r/solar subreddit. Even if you have…...
Homeowner seeks advice after getting trapped in costly Tesla deal: 'You have to pay for Elon's ... compensation plan"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (575+ words) Home solar is a great way to achieve energy independence and protection against skyrocketing electricity prices. And researching your options can help you secure the best setup, so you don't end up like one Redditor who is allegedly stuck in…...
Homeowner shares eye-popping photos of DIY solar panel setup that will help them ditch the grid: 'At what point is it considered a power plant?"
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (387+ words) A homeowner took the phrase "do it yourself" to the next level with a massive solar panel setup. "Still gotta add 10 more to the pergola" can't physically do anymore work today," the homeowner wrote. The Reddit post received hundreds of…...
Homeowner shares personal experience weathering a 12-hour blackout with Tesla home tech: 'I'm now looking forward to power outages"
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (374+ words) Power outages can be really stressful and inconvenient, unless, of course, you happen to have solar power with a home battery backup system. One Redditor took to the "r/solar" subreddit to tell the tale of their first outage after…...
Thrifty Homeowners Are Avoiding Rooftop Solar Panels & Investing In Cheap Plug-And-Play Options
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (197+ words) Slash Gear and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. A plug-and-play solar panel system is a scaled-down version of a rooftop solar panel. At a minimum, it consists of two…...
Walmart is selling a $1,100 electric bike for $648 that's 'built like a tank"
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (471+ words) Depending on where you live and your lifestyle, owning a car may be overkill. If you live downtown, work remotely or close to home, or are a student who mostly just commutes to class, an electric bike may be a…...