As anyone who has taken on a remodeling project knows, more time can be spent preparing for the project than for the actual installation. Homeowners who try to install a residential solar photovoltaic (PV) system often face complicated processes to get the permits that will not only ensure that their projects are up to code, but that they’ll be eligible for solar rebates and incentive programs.

For many residents of New York, going solar is about to become a whole lot simpler. In fact, a process that once took months could now take less than two weeks. (more…)

News about the reduced price of solar is rarely covered by mainstream media, often leaving you to draw conclusions about the technology from outdated facts and figures.

But today’s residential solar installations are far less expensive than many people realize. In fact, photovoltaic (PV) solar installations are 43% cheaper than they were just a dozen years ago. (more…)

“These guys did a gorgeous job on the installation,” solar homeowner Duncan Mathison says of his low-profile Kyocera panels. (more…)