For years I believed the simple promise that rooftop solar would quickly pay for itself, but when I finally ran the numbers with recent data, the story got a lot messier. In the United States, typical ...

We've been told for years that solar panels are the ultimate solution to our climate crisis. Clean, renewable, emissions-free ...

EnergySage, a leading online marketplace for clean energy, has revealed that the average solar shopper on its website breaks even on their solar purchase in about 7.1 years. Considering the lifespan ...

Utility bills in the U.S. grew 6% year-over-year in January 2025 — significantly outpacing inflation, according to Bank of America data. As they continue to climb, more homeowners are considering ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

A confused homeowner whose electricity payments hadn't dropped as much as expected after they installed solar panels was shocked to discover a massive negative balance on their energy bill. They ...