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.
Right now: Your House Is the New Power Plant · Aug 20
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.