Unbiased guides on solar tax credits, installer comparisons, system sizing, and ROI — written for homeowners, not for installers.
The 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025 and is no longer available for new 2026 installs. Here's what changed and which incentives still apply.
An honest analysis of solar ROI in 2026 — payback periods by state, when solar makes sense, when it doesn't, and how rising utility rates change the math.
Detailed comparison of Sunrun and Tesla Solar in 2026 — pricing, equipment, battery options, financing, customer service, and which is best for your needs.
Step-by-step guide to calculating how many solar panels you need in 2026. Includes the formula, worked example, battery sizing, and key variables that affect panel count.
The best solar installers in Texas for 2026 — reviewed and ranked. Covers top companies, Texas-specific incentives, net metering, and average system costs.
A practical buyer's guide to choosing solar panels in 2026 — efficiency, degradation, warranties, and the brands worth paying for. Plus the spec sheet numbers that actually predict performance.
Your inverter is the part of a solar system most likely to fail and the one nobody talks about. Here's how string inverters, microinverters, and hybrids actually differ — and which one fits your roof.
Home batteries cost $10,000 to $20,000 installed and rarely pay for themselves on energy savings alone. Here's when a battery is genuinely worth it, how to size one, and the top models for 2026.
What solar actually costs in 2026 — average prices by system size, the cost-per-watt benchmark, where your money goes, and why two quotes for the same system can differ by $10,000.
Your relationship with your utility doesn't end when you go solar — it changes. Here's how net metering, interconnection, and grid-tie agreements work, and why your utility's policy can make or break your savings.
Pairing solar with an electric vehicle is the best return solar can deliver. Here's how much an EV adds to your electric bill, how many panels it takes to cover it, and how to charge on sunshine instead of grid power.
Cutting your energy use before you size a solar system can shrink the system you need and save thousands. Here are the efficiency upgrades that pay back fastest, ranked by return.
