Solar incentives — news for homeowners
Rebates, credits and state programs that change the math on rooftop solar — what's new, what's expiring and what it does to payback time.
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Energy & Solar
The New Math on Solar and Heat Pumps
Government incentives are shifting fast. The perks for buying your own solar panels are drying up, but heat pumps are getting the VIP treatment.
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
The Utility Squeeze: How to Fight Back Against Rising Energy Bills
With natural gas and electricity rates creeping up again, new federal incentives and simple window upgrades can help you take control of your monthly bills.
Energy & Solar
The AI Power Struggle in Your Backyard
AI data centers are creating a bizarre tug-of-war for homeowners. In some towns, they lower property taxes. In others, they drive up utility bills.
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.
Home Projects
The Power Struggle at City Hall
Homeowners are getting squeezed by a strained grid and local permit delays, while neighborhood associations bring their own financial drama.
Energy & Solar
Solar Power is Finally Getting a 'Plug-and-Play' Upgrade
Traditional rooftop solar is in a slump. But a new wave of plug-in technology and simple utility alerts are helping homeowners bypass the grid.
Energy & Solar
Funding the Green Home: New Loans and a Solar Supply Chain Fight
Upgrading your home's energy efficiency is getting easier with new federal tools and state loans. Meanwhile, a trade dispute over solar panels is brewing.