2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (317+ words) The work offers a clearer view of how local governments across the state are approaching grid-scale solar. Penn State has launched a new tool that could make it easier for communities across Pennsylvania to navigate the local rules surrounding large…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (453+ words) "I have a spreadsheet to track this every month." One California homeowner with solar panels and a battery is wondering how to measure the savings of a new energy system. "I got solar panels and a battery 18 months ago. I'm…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (785+ words) "Duke's proposal doesn't come close and must be rejected." A dispute over Duke Energy Florida's proposed tariff on data centers is emerging as an early test of whether legislators will protect households from rising energy costs, according to The Apopka…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (626+ words) The change is part of the state's energy affordability omnibus bill. In Massachusetts, homeowners can end up waiting longer on rooftop solar paperwork than on the installation itself. Lawmakers in the state are considering a proposal that could cut solar…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (610+ words) "Are solar installations standardized enough at this point?" Even though solar panels have been proven to slash utility bills over time, the upfront cost of pairing them with a roof replacement can be hard to manage. That has led countless…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (705+ words) "We have no idea what the next 20 years of rates will look like!" A Wisconsin homeowner dealing with a failing air conditioner sparked a familiar debate: If your cooling system is on its way out, does it make more sense…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (466+ words) "That's an expensive water heater but I'd expect [the] cost to be in the $3k-$4k range." When replacing a home appliance, getting just one more quote can make a big difference. This was on full display for one Charlotte-area homeowner weighing…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (548+ words) "We should empower people to generate their own electricity and to lower their electric bills." Across California, plenty of people live in apartments, condos, or other housing where rooftop solar doesn't make sense. A pair of bills the Legislature has…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (689+ words) "This all started when I was thinking about getting an EV." Spare solar panels can seem like an easy way to cut utility bills — until the cost of energy storage and hardware math complicate things. That was the situation facing…...