Plug-in solar has remained in the shadows because of a lack of safety standards and often costly requirements imposed by utilities, but that’s changing.

Solar panels were once a niche home feature, favored exclusively by eco-conscious homeowners—but that’s quickly changing. In the past 10 years, solar installments have grown at almost 30%, according ...

For many homeowners, installing rooftop solar panels seems like a smart idea to reduce electricity bills, but the upfront cost and installation complexity ...

Buying a home is not an easy decision, and there's more to consider than curb appeal, location, or square footage. Sustainability is another key factor. According to the National Association of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do solar panels increase the value of your home or property? Find out how to calculate the ROI of solar panels. (AFP/Getty) One of ...

Solar panels: They might brighten the prospects of a home search or dim them. It all depends on the specifics. But still, by and large, homes on the market aren't likely to have solar panels. "We ...

Rooftop solar is often marketed as a money-saving upgrade, but one homeowner says it's done the opposite. In a Reddit post in r/solar, the poster described buying a house with a 20-year solar lease, ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Overall, New York is a great state to go solar. The main drawback is the high upfront cost of purchasing and installing the panels and equipment. On the ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Oregon is one of the best states for going solar. The state offers generous incentives and rebates for the adoption of solar tech. Not only that, but many ...