For over a decade, the federal solar tax credit shaped almost every solar proposal homeowners saw. It didn’t just reduce the cost of solar—it dictated how solar was sold, financed, and marketed. But as of January 1, 2026, the residential federal solar tax credit was removed. And while many homeowners assumed that meant “solar noContinue reading "How the End of the Federal Solar Tax Credit Changed Solar Financing in 2026"

Installing solar panels is often framed around savings, tax credits, and energy independence — but one question homeowners rarely think to ask before going solar is: “What happens to my homeowners insurance once solar is installed?” The short answer: usually not much — but the details matter. In this article, we’ll break down how solarContinue reading "Does Installing Solar Panels Affect Your Homeowners Insurance? What Homeowners Should Know"

Is solar ownership really dead in 2026? Short answer: no—but the game just changed, and third-party owned (TPO) systems now have a big leg up. With the One Big Beautiful Bill (“BBB”) signed in 2025, the 30% federal residential solar tax credit (25D) for homeowners ends after December 31, 2025, while tax credits for third-partyContinue reading "Is Solar Ownership Dead in 2026?"