To go off-grid and have power when no one else does, as this homeowner did, it's ideal to pair your solar setup with a battery backup, which allows you to store energy. In addition to providing ...

In more than half of US states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar systems.

In more than half of U.S. states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar systems.

Legal and certification changes underway in the US would unlock a market for cheaper DIY solar installations that are already ...

Lawmakers in 27 states and Washington, D.C. have announced legislation to enable adoption of plug-in solar systems ...

Your next set of patio lights might already be sitting in your trash pile, since a simple upcycling trick can turn everyday plastic into glowing outdoor décor.

Every homeowner has been there. You stare at that dark, unfinished basement, that cramped garage, or that dying bathroom and ...

Across the United States, renters and condo owners are testing small “balcony solar” kits to chip away at rising electric bills. Instead of a full rooftop array, these plug-in panels perch on a ...

As electricity prices soar and rooftop solar subsidies vanish, some U.S. renters and homeowners are surreptitiously installing solar panels on balconies and in backyards without their utility’s ...