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How much do solar panels increase home value?

We explain all the factors that influence the value of solar powered homes. Learn how much more solar homes are worth when buying or selling your home.

Written by Dan Hahn

What’s new with California’s SGIP battery rebate in 2024?

The most recent updates regarding California's SGIP program - the largest solar battery incentive program in the U.S.

Written by Catherine Lane

Solar PPAs: Everything you need to know

A breakdown of solar PPAs, including how they work, how much you save - and if a PPA is the right choice for installing solar on your home.

Written by Catherine Lane

Low-income solar incentives in the U.S.

Across the U.S., several states have programs that provide free solar panels for low-income households. Here's a list of what's available and who qualifies.

Written by Ben Zientara

Solar leases: Everything you need to know

A breakdown of solar leases, how they work, and if a lease is the right choice for installing solar on your home.

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

California solar incentives and rebates for 2024

This CA solar incentives calculator shows the solar incentives, rebates, or tax credits that apply in your part of California and how much they will save you.

Written by Ben Zientara

How heat pumps reduce energy consumption and work with solar panels

Heat pumps are the key to electrifying your home's HVAC and water heating. They can be paired with solar panels and batteries to massively reduce emissions and change the way you use energy.

Written by Ben Zientara