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Guide to Pennsylvania net metering in 2024

Pennsylvania's net metering program is one of the best perks of installing solar panels. But how does it work, how do you get paid, and who is eligible?

Written by Ben Zientara

Guide to Pennsylvania net metering in 2024
How many watts of electricity does a TV use?

There are 2 reasons to know how many watts your TV uses: to calculate the cost on your power bill and to figure out how much battery storage you'll need to run it during an outage.

Written by Ana Almerini

How many watts of electricity does a TV use?
Complete guide to Texas net metering: solar buyback plans, REPs & regulated utilities

The ultimate guide to everything Texas homeowners need to know about switching to solar, including REPs, solar buyback plans, and more!

Written by Catherine Lane

Complete guide to Texas net metering: solar buyback plans, REPs & regulated utilities
How to automate your home with the ecobee SmartSensor

The ecobee SmartSensor can pair with a smart thermometer or security system to keep your home comfortable and safe. Find out the details from cost to warranty.

Written by Michael Cheng

How to automate your home with the ecobee SmartSensor
What Texas homeowners can expect when going solar with CoServ

CoServ is a regulated electric co-op in Texas. While going solar with them right now has its advantages, there are a few concerns for the future.

Written by Catherine Lane

What Texas homeowners can expect when going solar with CoServ
The Hawaii Oahu Battery Bonus program is a great way to save on battery storage

HECO is offering to pay solar homeowners in Hawaii thousands of dollars to install battery storage. We cover everything you need to know about the incentive in our latest blog.

Written by Ben Zientara

The Hawaii Oahu Battery Bonus program is a great way to save on battery storage
Proposed plan to dim the sun: is it sci-fi or solar geoengineering?

A plan has been proposed that will intentionally release pollution in order to thwart the threat of climate change. What will it mean for solar power generation?

Written by Ana Almerini

Proposed plan to dim the sun: is it sci-fi or solar geoengineering?
Are 500-watt solar panels the best option?

A 500-watt solar panel will produce 2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of daily power in typical conditions. They have an efficiency rating of around 21%.

Written by Oliver Sendy

Are 500-watt solar panels the best option?