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Solar tubes: Everything you need to know

Solar tubes run from the roof to the ceiling, brightening your home with daylight affordable and efficiently. Read to learn about solar tubes for your home.

Written by Dan Hahn

Solar tubes: Everything you need to know
Hummer EV: everything we know so far

We take a look at the Hummer EV's many features, cost, unique battery system, and more.

Written by Catherine Lane

Hummer EV: everything we know so far
What are the different types of solar batteries?

We explain the different types of solar batteries, including lead acid, lithium ion, nickel cadmium, and flow.

Written by Catherine Lane

What are the different types of solar batteries?
What are DC power optimizers?

How DC power optimizers work, and what their benefits and drawbacks are in your home solar energy system.

Written by Dan Hahn

What are DC power optimizers?
Tax exemptions for home solar power - how to save on sales and property taxes

Solar panels may increase property tax or cost you hundreds of dollars in sales tax - unless your state offers solar tax exemptions. Here's what's out there.

Written by Ben Zientara

Tax exemptions for home solar power - how to save on sales and property taxes
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

What’s new with California’s SGIP battery rebate in 2024?
What are Time of Use rates? TOU Explained

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

What are Time of Use rates? TOU Explained
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 to massively reduce emissions and change the way you use energy.

Written by Ben Zientara

How heat pumps reduce energy consumption and work with solar panels