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The correct way to read your electricity bill

Learn what to look for on your electric bill and why those terms can help you be a more informed electric consumer.

Written by Ana Almerini

Guide to going solar in PG&E territory

Our guide to getting solar panels for your home if you’re a Pacific Gas & Electric customer. PG&E solar programs can ensure you save a lot for years to come.

Written by Ben Zientara

Unreliable Texas power prompts residents to install solar-plus-battery-storage solutions

The Texas grid is built for profit, not reliability - leaving Texans on the brink of power outages for the second time in 2021. Here's how they are responding.

Written by Ana Almerini

Going solar with NV Energy: Net metering, interconnection, and rebates

Everything you need to know about going solar with NV Energy, including their net metering program, solar battery rebate, and more.

Written by Catherine Lane

What are Time of Use rates - and when is electricity cheapest?

Time of Use rates change the price of electricity based on demand during the day. Electricity is cheapest when not many people are using it, late at night.

Written by Ben Zientara

How Mass Save can help cut your energy costs

Mass Save's incentives and rebates can help just about everyone in Massachusetts save money on energy bills. But how do you know if you're eligible?

Written by Cameron Bates

Home solar panels in Las Vegas: Everything you need to know

See cost, savings and payback from installing solar on your home in Las Vegas.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

What is a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)?

A Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) is a law that requires electric utilities in a state to generate a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources by a certain date. The RPS is also used to determine the amount and type of incentives available for solar buyers. That's about as simple as we can put it.

Written by Ben Zientara