Net metering — news for homeowners
The rules that decide what your solar panels earn. Net-metering rewrites can change a system's payback by years — we track every state's moves.
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Energy & Solar
The Sun is Cheap. So Why is Your Power Bill So High?
Solar energy is flooding the grid and making midday power cheaper than ever. Here's why your utility bill hasn't dropped yet, and how states are stepping in.
Energy & Solar
Your House, the Power Plant
You don't need a massive roof overhaul to make your own energy anymore. New laws are making plug-in solar and smart batteries easier than ever.
Energy & Solar
Your House Is the New Power Plant
Utility giants are merging and net metering policies are shifting. But new incentives can help you turn your property into a personal power hub.
Energy & Solar
The Data Center Next Door
Data centers are moving into residential neighborhoods and straining the power grid. But this energy squeeze is creating a new way for homeowners to get paid.
Money & Bills
The Rise of Plug-and-Play Solar Power
State lawmakers are finally cutting the red tape around home solar. It's getting easier and cheaper to bypass the traditional grid.