For most people, solar panels are worth the investment, but in some rare circumstances they may not be right for you. However, even...

It’s becoming increasingly popular for utilities to offer time-of-use (TOU) plans to their residential customers. In a standard...

When you make improvements to your home, it’s smart to take into consideration how they will impact your home’s value. The conventional...

If you own a home, you’ve probably experienced the shock of opening your monthly electricity bill in your mailbox or email and seeing a...

This is Part 2 of a two-part series that explores the economics of going completely off-grid with solar. Part 1 focuses on what it...

Establishing a secure financial future for your retirement requires that you explore a variety of options, but most homeowners don’t...

An improperly sized solar panel system (or any power system) compromises your home’s efficiency, which can result in unnecessary energy...

The financial benefits of going solar are clear: solar panel systems function as investments with strong rates of return, and homeowners...

Across the country, utilities are beginning to introduce innovative rate structures for residential energy consumers. These rate...

If you’re considering whether going solar is a worthwhile financial move for your home, there are essentially two factors that you should...

Your refrigerator is one of the larger household appliances, and it’s always on! On average, a refrigerator uses 300 to 800 watts of...

The cost to install solar has dropped by more than 70 percent in the last decade. Yet many people still believe that solar is only a...

The best states for a home solar energy system aren’t always the sunniest; those who benefit the most from installing a solar...

Of all the incentives for installing solar panel systems, solar renewable energy certificates (SRECs) are some of the most beneficial,...

There are constantly technological advancements happening across the energy industry, including solar equipment. In this Undecided video,...

In Our Ludicrous Future, a video podcast, Tim Dodd, Joe Scott, and Ben Sullins discuss exciting new technology hitting the clean energy...

While not nearly power-hungry as appliances like air conditioners or washing machines, it can be helpful to know how much electricity a...

While not as power-hungry as appliances like air conditioners or washing machines, it’s important to know how much electricity a computer...

If you’re worried that solar may not have the payoff you’re expecting, this Undecided episode by Matt Ferrell might help you understand...

Your air source heat pump is likely the most energy-hungry electrical appliance in your home, and for many months, it’s almost always on!...