Figuring out whether rooftop solar would work for your home has always been complicated, involving factors like the size and shape of your roof and the monthly amount you pay for electricity — not ...

Solar panels: They might brighten the prospects of a home search or dim them. It all depends on the specifics. But still, by and large, homes on the market aren't likely to have solar panels. "We ...

Of course, switching over to solar also requires a fair amount of planning and consideration. If you're brand-new to renewable energy for your home, this can be intimidating and it can be difficult to ...

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 ...

You can use a renovation mortgage to buy solar panels when you purchase a home. The amount you're able to borrow depends on what the home's value will be after the work is completed. Other financing ...

Residential solar installers have been busy since July putting panels on roofs before federal tax credits expire at the end ...

Solar PPAs can make solar more accessible, but there are some things to know. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not ...

Unless connected to a whole-house battery, solar panels on residential rooftops send the electricity to the distribution grid using photovoltaic (PV) cells. Homes pull power from the grid. The ...

If you’re researching the best solar panels for your home, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask is how long they last ...

The CBS News Texas I-Team has been looking into complaints about the solar panel industry for the past several months. Read our latest story here. GARLAND — Kim Kromdyk doesn't have solar panels. Not ...

An excellent choice is energy-efficient HVAC equipment, such as a heat pump. To find one that fits your budget and will work ...