Between federal and local incentives, it's become more feasible and more affordable for New Jersey homeowners in the state to switch to solar energy. One of the biggest incentives is a major tax credit included within the Inflation Reduction Act, providing a 30% rebate on the cost of clean energy additions to your household once tax season arrives. To help you out, we found the best solar installers in the state. Solar panels purchased for New Jersey homes are also exempt from sales tax and property taxes. Under the Successor...

Solar power generation in South Carolina has increased by almost 140% since the beginning of 2020, due in part to a growing number of residential solar panel installations. South Carolina also receives lots of sunshine, making it prime solar territory. Powering your home with a solar panel system can help you save on your electric bill. And while traditional energy prices have increased in recent years, the cost of residential solar panels has decreased by more than 64% since 2000, according to a report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory....

Solar energy is only just beginning to emerge as a power source in North Dakota. Today, coal and wind energy are the most common power sources in the state, with solar trailing far behind. Though the SEIA says the cost of solar panels has fallen significantly in the last decade, North Dakota residents normally pay low energy prices, so investing in solar panels doesn't always make financial sense for the state's residents. If you live in North Dakota and are interested in solar panels for your home, you'll be more...

Residential solar in the US is big business. The industry grew by 30% in 2021 when more than 4.2 gigawatts of residential solar panels were installed, and now there are 121 gigawatts of solar power nationwide -- from the sunny southwest to regions less well-known for their cloudless climate. Even though tons of people are installing solar, it can be a difficult decision to make, since each situation is different. A roof might be angled or shaded differently than a neighbor's. A utility might offer a great (or terrible) net...

Oklahoma ranks among the top 10 states for peak sunlight, ahead of sunny California, making Oklahoma a great place for solar power generation. There's a solar market in the state, just not a very big one. There aren't any state solar incentives, and there aren't many installers either. Electricity prices in Oklahoma are lower than in other solar-friendly states too -- which can make justifying the cost of solar panels hard to justify in some situations. And while the renewable energy climate in Oklahoma hasn't always been favorable, it is...