Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

Solar is on the rise in Connecticut, and there are several Connecticut solar panel incentives available to help residents, from rebates to special loans to tax breaks. Although only a small percentage ...

Regulators are adjusting rates that have enticed customers to install solar systems at home. The solar industry worries about a slowdown. One of solar power’s biggest incentives is under attack in the ...

This is the kind of policy detail that can change a home energy investment by thousands of dollars.

Net metering is a special type of billing system for homeowners with solar panels. It lets them earn credits for extra electricity they send back to the power grid. Think of it like a power bank for ...

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Suggested Citation: "3 Background and History, Current Status, and Near-Term Future of Net Metering." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2023. The Role of Net Metering in the ...