Honest guides on solar costs, home batteries, and the decisions behind them — written for homeowners, with every number cited.
Will going solar raise your home insurance premium? What your policy actually covers, who pays when the roof leaks under the panels, and the one step most homeowners skip.
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Panels are warrantied 25–30 years and outlive the mortgage — but it's the inverter that wears out first. What "0.5% degradation" really means, and when to replace.
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The formula is simple: your annual kWh, divided by panel output and local sun hours. Walk through it step by step, then let the calculator do the derating for your address.
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EIA data shows residential electricity hitting 18.2 cents/kWh in 2026, up from 17.3 in 2025. What's driving it — and why a one-time tax credit can't compete with a bill that compounds.
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Congress carved energy storage out of the credit termination that killed solar — in the statute, by name. Here's the exact rule, who can claim it, and the five questions to ask before you sign.
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The federal solar tax credit expired in 2026 — but state, local, and utility incentives still make solar affordable. Complete guide to every available incentive.
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Solar panels and home value in 2026: new data shows exactly how much solar adds to your home's price. Is the investment worth it when you sell?
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Tesla Powerwall 3 vs LG Resu vs Generac PWRcell in 2026 — verified specs, real-world backup runtime, and 10-year cost for each home battery. Which one fits your house?
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Stop overpaying on your electric bill. Learn exactly how to read every line, find hidden fees, and know when solar makes financial sense.
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Solar loans vs cash vs HELOC in 2026 — which financing method saves the most? We compare real numbers, interest rates, and payback periods for every budget.
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2026 Arizona solar guide: real EIA rates, APS and SRP export rules, the $1,000 state credit, city-by-city costs, and why batteries matter in extreme heat.
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California solar in 2026: NEM 3.0 export rates, PG&E/SCE/SDG&E costs, which incentives survived, and city-by-city pricing.
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DIY solar panels in 2026: step-by-step installation guide, cost savings, tool requirements, and the real risks of self-installing a residential solar system.
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Florida solar in 2026: real rates, utility-by-utility net metering, tax exemptions, city costs, hurricane battery math, and life after the federal credit.
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A line-by-line guide to reading a solar quote in 2026: what each of the 15 items means, fair price per watt, and the red flags to catch before you sign.
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Net metering, net billing, and buyback explained for 2026: what each state pays for exported solar, why it sets your payback, and how batteries change the math.
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PPA vs lease vs buying solar in 2026 - which saves more? Real numbers, sourced data, and a clear pick for every budget.
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Texas solar in 2026: ERCOT rates, top providers, state incentives, city-by-city data, and the best solar installers.
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Is residential solar still worth it in 2026 after the 30% federal credit expired? Real costs, state-by-state savings, and the PPA route.
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The best home solar batteries of 2026 compared: Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ 10C, Generac PWRcell and more, with specs and prices.
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Home solar battery storage in 2026: brands, prices, what the federal tax credit expiration means, and whether a battery is worth it.
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Real solar panel costs in 2026: national and state averages, what drives the price, and how the tax credit expiration changed the math.
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Our solar savings calculator uses EIA rates and NREL sun hours — every assumption adjustable, every step shown.
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