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New Tariffs to Hike US Solar Panel Costs

New Section 232 tariffs, effective December 4, 2026, will raise the cost of solar panel components. Homeowners can expect a 3% to 5% increase in total installation costs for a typical system.

Written by Deana Barbaro

New Tariffs to Hike US Solar Panel Costs
Understanding How Solarize Energy Campaigns Work

Solarize campaigns help homeowners install solar PV systems through community-driven programs, offering cost savings and simplified processes. Learn about their structure, benefits, and how they make solar more accessible.

Written by Deana Barbaro

Understanding How Solarize Energy Campaigns Work
New Mexico Solar Tax Credit and Broader Solar Incentives

New Mexico offers a robust package of solar incentives beyond its state tax credit. This includes significant property and sales tax exemptions, favorable net metering policies, and targeted utility rebates and programs.

Written by Will Anning

New Mexico Solar Tax Credit and Broader Solar Incentives
Solar Power in Albuquerque: High Production Ratios and Local Advantages

Albuquerque offers significant advantages for solar power due to its sunny climate and high elevation, leading to higher energy production and savings for homeowners.

Written by Will Anning

Solar Power in Albuquerque: High Production Ratios and Local Advantages
The Federal Solar Tax Credit: What’s New in 2026

The rules for solar savings just changed. Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), the traditional 30% federal solar tax credit for homeowners who buy their own solar panels has officially expired. Whether you're filing for a system you bought last year or wondering how to save on a new project in 2026, the landscape has shifted.

Written by Irena Martincevic

The Federal Solar Tax Credit: What’s New in 2026
The 30% Solar Tax Credit Is Ending in 2025: Are Solar Panels Still Worth It?

The 30% solar tax credit ends in 2025. Will solar panels still save you money? Learn about the new deadlines, how to calculate your ROI, and top states for solar without the credit.

Written by Andy Sendy

The 30% Solar Tax Credit Is Ending in 2025: Are Solar Panels Still Worth It?
Red States Could Pay the Price if Congress Cuts the Tax Credits for Solar

On May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee proposed a plan that would cut the home solar tax credit, which would impact red states the most.

Written by Ben Zientara

Red States Could Pay the Price if Congress Cuts the Tax Credits for Solar
Homeowner’s Guide to Low-Income Solar Programs in 2025

Discover what solar programs are available to low-income residents nationwide.

Written by Jamie Smith

Homeowner’s Guide to Low-Income Solar Programs in 2025