Your rooftop solar will still shut down when you need it most.

The changes are costing homeowners money. But they also reflect a changing grid — and the need for home batteries.

Store excess electricity from solar panels or the grid and use with a home battery when energy rates are high. Backup generators used to be the go-to option for keeping your lights on during power ...

While the Tesla Solar Roof has been a popular choice for homeowners wanting to reap the benefits of home solar, energy experts have revealed other options for customers looking to reduce their ...

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Like many Americans, you might be asking yourself about making the switch to solar and whether or not it makes sense for you. Will solar panels keep your lights on during a blackout? (Probably not, ...

When it comes to renewable energy at home, solar panels are often the first option that comes to mind, leaving homeowners with the choice between monocrystalline or polycrystalline solar panels, and ...

Cyberattacks on power grids and shifting federal policy are pushing Americans toward rooftop solar and batteries — not for ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

Major energy improvements like installing a heat pump or adding solar panels to your roof promise significant long-term savings. But they also require a hefty investment up front. How then, can we ...

After federal tax credits for renewable projects expired, joining a solar co-op is one way to save on residential solar.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Rooftop solar panels are becoming a commonplace sighting across Iowa, and with new federal tax credits ...