Many homeowners consider switching to solar energy as a better option for both the environment and their bank accounts. However, only a select few have the expertise and do-it-yourself spirit to ...

Solar panels save homeowners money. They’re also quite expensive to have installed. Is installing solar panels yourself better than having professional solar companies install them? We talked with our ...

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From shopping to generating electricity, the process of getting solar can take months. Here's what'll happen on installation day (and how to prep for it). Most people will need to find an installer to ...