If you’ve spent even the smallest amount of time reading about solar power, chances are you know that solar panels are good for the environment and can substantially reduce your monthly electricity bills. Solar offers other benefits, however. One that’s being discussed a lot lately is that solar homes tend to sell at a premium [...]

A rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system is a long-term deal. The average warrantee on a solar PV system is about 25 years. You can do a lot in over two decades, including change your address. So what happens to that rooftop PV system when you sell your home?

There are plenty of ways to be a good neighbor: pick up the mail when they’re out of town, don’t make too much noise at night, return a lost pet, etc. But we think there’s one tactic that stands above the frey; one deed that is sure to make you the most popular person on your block: convince your neighbor, or several neighbors, to go solar.

Homeowners near the Massachusetts coastal town of Ipswich in Essex County will have a great opportunity tomorrow to learn about the new solar initiatives that took effect in the state following the new year.

What’s in store for green homes in 2011? Portland Oregon’s Earth Advantage Institute — which has certified over 11,000 environmentally-friendly homes — has released a report citing what the Institute expects this year’s eco-homes to look like.

Residential customers of Alteris Renewables — the top renewable energy integrator in the northeastern United States — can now sleep well, knowing exactly what how much energy is being produced above their heads. That’s because Alteris recently introduced its new panel monitoring system, which allows customers to track the energy production of their solar energy system up to the second.

The results released today from a Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory test is great news for homeowners looking to install solar energy systems.

next time you see such a system, take a good look…maybe even a picture. There’s a new kind of solar panel that could soon make today’s standard model look as old as your father’s walkman: thin-film solar panels.

In our numerous years of helping homeowners determine whether a solar electric system is right for them, we’ve found that a number of questions tend to arise. Like, how much do solar panels cost? What solar rebates, tax credits and other incentives are available in my area? Is my roof good for solar? What should I [...]

When it comes to solar power, sometimes seeing is believing. Solar panels can — and do — deliver reliable electricity cost savings, month over month, year over year. So if you’ve never seen a residential solar electric system in action (yes, it’s fun to watch the meter run backwards), be sure to check out a [...]