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Solar Leasing Represents Affordability and Savings for Americans

With the federal solar tax credit for purchasing solar panels no longer relevant, there’s still great value to consumers and the grid from residential solar leases and power purchase agreements.

November 21, 2025
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Andrew Blok

Solar panels on a brick house.
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Do Solar Panels Work When the Power Is Out?

Solar panels in a power outage, how to keep the lights on with solar, and how solar and storage  can make your home more resilient.

November 20, 2025
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Andrew Giermak

A house with its lights on in the dark.
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How Long Does a Solar Backup Battery Last?

Solar backup battery lifespan, extending a solar battery lifespan, and factors affecting solar battery lifespan.

October 27, 2025
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Andrew Giermak

North America as seen from space at night.
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Are You at an ‘Elevated Risk’ for Blackouts This Summer? How to Back Up Your Home

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation says much of the Midwest and Northeast is at an ‘elevated risk’ for blackouts. Here’s what that means and how solar and storage can help.

June 30, 2025
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Andrew Blok

Two people examine plans for a solar installation.
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Breaking Down a Solar Quote

What's in a solar quote, how to read a solar quote, and different ways to go solar.

June 30, 2025
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Andrew Blok

Solar panels on a tile roof.
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How Palmetto’s Performance Verification Testing Benefits Everyone

Performance verification testing, or PVT, ensures solar systems are installed right the first time and perform the best they can.

April 21, 2025
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Dave Schram

A home with solar panels behind some blooming wildflowers.
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Solar Demand in Red States Shows the Popularity of Rooftop Panels

Enthusiasm for solar crosses political divides. That’s because saving money by generating your own power is a non-partisan issue.

April 14, 2025
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Neil Chatterjee

A swimming pool on a sunny day.
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Solar Pool Heaters: How Do They Work and Are They Worth It?

Solar pool heaters work simply and cleanly with energy from the sun. Heating your swimming pool with solar energy may save you money by using less energy.

March 14, 2025
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Andrew Giermak

A wildfire at night.
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What to Do if Your Solar Panels Are Damaged by Wildfires

Wildfires and wildfire smoke can reduce solar panel performance or destroy them entirely. Here’s what you need to know if your solar panels were affected.

February 13, 2025
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David Fairbank