News & Updates

The U.S. community solar market surpassed 10 GW of installed capacity, bringing solar access to renters and those who can't install rooftop panels.

U.S. grid-scale battery storage capacity crossed 20 GW in 2025, fundamentally changing how the grid handles peak demand.

After setbacks in 2023-2024, U.S. offshore wind is regaining momentum with new contracts and construction underway.

U.S. heat pump shipments reached a record 5 million units in 2025, surpassing gas furnace shipments for the third consecutive year.

More states are transitioning from traditional net metering to net billing or value-of-solar tariffs. Here's what's changing.

U.S. EV sales exceeded 2 million units in 2025, reaching 12% of the new vehicle market. Key trends shaping adoption.

Utilities are increasingly enrolling home batteries into virtual power plants. Here's how they work and what you can earn.

IRA manufacturing tax credits are driving a wave of U.S. solar factory announcements. Here's the progress.

Residential and utility-scale solar both set annual records in 2025. Here's what drove the growth and what it means.

Average U.S. residential electricity prices increased again in 2025. Understanding the drivers helps consumers plan.

Tesla's NACS connector is now the North American standard. Here's what changed and what EV owners need to know.

Sodium-ion batteries are reaching commercial production. Here's how they compare to lithium-ion and where they'll be used.

Building codes and ordinances are accelerating the shift from gas to electric appliances in new construction. A state-by-state overview.

The status of IRA home energy rebate programs by state — which are live, which are pending, and how to apply.

Perovskite solar technology is approaching commercial viability. Here's where the technology stands and when consumers might benefit.

A quick explainer on why aggregation rules matter for home batteries and virtual power plants in 2026.

A realistic demo overview of common pricing ranges and the levers that move quotes up or down.

A pattern-based view of how net metering changes tend to roll out and what homeowners can do to stay oriented.

A concise checklist of what to verify before signing a community solar subscription.

A demo roundup of the incentive categories that commonly apply to home batteries, plus links to get oriented.

Why solar installs can be fast but approval can be slow, and how to plan around the interconnection queue.

Understanding the landmark FERC ruling and its impact on distributed energy resources.

How EV charging changes your load profile, and what that means for solar sizing and time-of-use rates.

Heat pumps shift home energy from gas to electricity; here’s how to think about solar sizing and seasonal load.

A short explainer for grams CO2e per kWh and how to use it for back-of-the-envelope emissions math.

Time-of-use rates change your bill based on the clock. Here’s the smallest set of concepts that matter.

How community solar programs are making renewable energy accessible to renters and homeowners alike.