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

In a legislative effort to save people money and help them generate their own electricity, if only a small amount, bills allowing for portable solar generation devices are nearing the finish line to ...

Fifty-three million U.S. households cannot install rooftop solar, primarily due to building and roof limitations, because they live in apartments or because of their status as renters. I’m one of them ...

There are several reasons for someone to consider installing solar panels in their home these days. Such as the expectation of significantly lower electric bills, government assistance with ...

While we can't control how much electricity costs, many Americans are showing that it is possible to at least choose where we get some of it from.

House Bill 1304, which would have exempted "balcony solar" devices from certain regulatory requirements, was not put to a vote in the Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications Committee, likely ending ...

"This bill opens the door for everyone else." Lawmaker announces bipartisan plan to allow plug-and-play solar panels in new US markets: 'People can … just go to Costco or Ikea' first appeared on The ...

Vermont state legislators were joined by advocacy groups this week to launch an effort to get legislation passed that would allow plug-in solar in the state. Plug-in solar is also known as portable or ...

When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly sold. Solar systems that plug into regular wall outlets have been ...