California’s ongoing battle over the role that rooftop solar and batteries will play in its clean energy future has a new front — the workforce that’s allowed to install those systems. This spring, ...

Plenty of sun, relatively low rooftop panel installation costs and generally solar-friendly policies make California one of the better states for going solar. But it doesn’t work out for everyone.

Despite last year’s setback to California’s net metering programs, PACE initiatives and solar options for affordable housing keep Sacramento a strong choice for going solar. Switching to solar energy ...