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.

If you have solar panels installed on your roof, you likely aren't using up all of the energy that they're generating each month. All that excess is sent to the grid, joining your utility's supply of ...

Net metering is a way to make solar more affordable, but the benefits vary by state. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not ...

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 ...

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The government of Bangladesh has approved new net metering guidelines for 2025 to support rooftop solar and allow every power user to become a power producer. “This progressive policy makes rooftop ...