Solar panels are still an expensive home upgrade, but they're much cheaper than they were a decade ago. The national average cost of solar panels is $2.69 per watt, according to a recent report from ...

Here are seven steps that can help you make sense of solar panel installation quotes. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not ...

In Colorado, eco-friendly policies make solar panels a cost-effective purchase. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not ...

CNET graded each US state on how solar-friendly its residential solar policies are. Most have a long way to go in making solar more accessible and affordable. Your state might receive plenty of ...

Note: These prices include installation but do not account for tax credits or rebates. Federal incentives like the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) can reduce the cost by up to 30%, while some states may ...

Solar panels are generally worth it if you like the idea of cheap, clean energy. The main drawback is the high upfront cost of purchasing and installing the equipment. On the bright side, once that’s ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Rural homes play by different rules. Here's what it really takes, in solar and battery terms, to keep your home's water ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...