Plug-in solar has remained in the shadows because of a lack of safety standards and often costly requirements imposed by ...

For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called ...

Recent years have seen a surge of solar panel installations at homes across the country, thanks to a federal tax credit that helped offset the cost. Now that credit is going away at the end of 2025.

Incentives for heat pumps and other home energy and efficiency investments are also expiring early after changes made by Congress and President Trump. A big federal tax credit for homeowners who get ...