Switching to solar energy is a major financial commitment and, if you’re like most homeowners, you’ll want to know how long it will take to recoup your investment. This average recovery time, called ...

A New Jersey family bought an expensive solar panel system from one of the most established companies in the country, but then, last year, that company suddenly filed for bankruptcy just as the family ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

It’s been a tough year for solar in the Peach State. But despite the gathering clouds, leaders from across the state came together Monday in Atlanta to launch a program they say will allow ...

The novel heat pump concept combines solar energy with chemical storage and reportedly consume 75% less electricity than conventional heat pumps. The system relies on a battery and a heat storage tank ...

Lopsie Schwartz was looking for ways to lower her energy bill when the solar panel salesman knocked on her door in Northridge. Already a believer in green power, she didn’t take much convincing. But ...