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The words "End Of Solar Lease" over an image of a solar installer removing solar panels at the end of a solar lease, representing the pros and cons of renewing, buying out, or ending your agreement when it's time to decide on a new solar lease or power purchase agreement (PPA).
Solar LeaseWhat Happens At The End Of A Solar Lease?

At the end of a solar lease or PPA, know the pros and cons of renewing, buying out, or ending your agreement when it's time to decide on a new solar lease.

March 17, 2023
The words "Cost Of Solar Panels" over an image of a neighborhood where many of the homes have installed solar power on their roof.
FinanceWhat is the Average Cost of Solar Panels?

Learn the average cost of solar panels, including a pricing breakdown between hard costs like materials and soft costs like installation and labor.

March 1, 2023
California solar incentives
FinanceYour Guide to California Solar Incentives in 2023

Learn about the available solar incentives, tax credits, and rebate programs in California that can lower the cost of your solar panel system.

March 1, 2023
The words "EV Charger Guide" over an image of a charger plugged into an electric vehicle, representing everything you need to know about electric vehicle charging, from the types of EV chargers to installation & government incentives.
Electric VehiclesGuide To Electric Vehicle Charging

Everything you need to know about electric vehicle charging: From the types of EV chargers to installation & government incentives.

February 24, 2023
The words "Earth Day Ideas" over images of a family recycling, planting a tree, and picking up a plastic water bottle, representing 25 easy ideas to celebrate Earth Day & protect the environment to reduce your carbon footprint with simple acts.
Environment25 Ways To Celebrate Earth Day

25 easy ideas to celebrate Earth Day & protect the environment. Reduce your carbon footprint with simple acts. Make a positive impact this Earth Day!

February 13, 2023
An electric meter alongside styled text that says "NEM 3.0: What Californians need to know"
FinanceHow California’s New Policy (NEM 3.0) Impacts Future Solar Owners

If you’re considering going solar in California, learn what your options are as the policy for crediting excess solar energy is changing.

January 31, 2023
The words "Solar Lease Guide" over an image of a homeowner signing their solar lease, representing a definition of solar leasing, how a solar lease works, the pros and cons of leasing solar, and the difference between a lease and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Solar LeaseSolar Lease Guide

Solar leasing definition, how a solar lease works, the pros and cons of leasing solar, and the difference between a lease and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

January 4, 2023
The words "Smart Home 101" over an image of a futuristic-looking house, showing how to design and build a smart home system, the benefits and drawbacks of smart home technology, and how to create a smart home ecosystem that will save money.
Smart HomeSmart Home 101: Introduction and How It Works

How to design and build a smart home system, the benefits and drawbacks of smart home technology, and how to create a smart home ecosystem that will save money.

December 9, 2022
The words "ELI5: Electric Panel" over an image of a hand resetting a circuit breaker in an electric panel, representing what an electric panel is and how it works, what a circuit breaker is, and what happens when a breaker trips, explained with simple words and concepts as part of the Explain Like I'm 5 series.
ELI5Explain Like I’m 5: Electric Panel (ELI5)

What an electric panel is and how it works, what a circuit breaker is, and what happens when a breaker trips, explained with simple words and concepts.

November 21, 2022