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Our blog covers the latest trends in home electrification, from news to product launches to tips for lowering your energy usage.

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Homeowners considering solar see it for what it is today: one of the smartest long-term investments you can make in your home.

And they’re right.

With falling solar panel costs, rising electricity prices, and the growing importance of personal energy independence, solar continues to deliver major financial benefits in the form of tens of thousands of dollars in savings—regardless of the federal tax credit that expires at the end of this year. Most homeowners starting their solar journey today can expect to break even within 10 to 12 years, then continue to enjoy at least 15 years or more of free electricity.

If you're saving money with an EV, adding solar panels to the mix transforms good savings into extraordinary ones. Charging your EV with solar panels typically only costs about $200-$300 each year—compared to around $600-$700 with grid electricity, and about $2,500 for a comparable gas vehicle.

That's right—powering your electric car with sunshine costs less than most people spend on coffee each year.

As extreme weather and power outages become more frequent and intense, energy resilience—the ability to keep power on when the grid fails—is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

Energy resilience can take many forms, from massive solar projects that keep entire communities running to a couple of batteries tucked away in your garage. We spoke with entrepreneurs and homeowners across that spectrum to learn practical ways anyone can boost their power security, no matter the budget.

EnergySage released its 21st EnergySage Solar & Storage Marketplace Report, which analyzes millions of transaction-level data points from homeowners shopping on EnergySage.com for solar panels, inverters, batteries, and more, from solar companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. This year’s report includes EnergySage’s annual 2025 Electrification Contractor Survey, fielded in January to March 2025.

If you’re planning a cross-country electric vehicle (EV) road trip and worried about “charging deserts” between cities, you’re probably overlooking a hidden network that’s been there all along.

Across the U.S., more than 13,000 RV parks and campgrounds dot the country—and many are the perfect spot to stop and charge your EV on a long road trip. Most RV parks are actually equipped with the same 240-volt outlets that EV users need to charge their cars. That means you’ve got more charging options than you might think.

You’ve probably seen the Tesla Solar Roof—sleek tiles, futuristic vibe, and hefty price tag. Here’s what most people don’t realize: Tesla isn’t your only solar roof option.

Tesla may have put solar roofs on the map, but long wait times, high costs, and mixed customer service reviews have many homeowners looking elsewhere.

Google just pulled back the curtain on one of tech's best-kept secrets: exactly how much energy its Gemini AI uses with every prompt. The answer—0.24 watt-hours (Wh) per median query—might seem small at first (about the same as running your microwave for one second). But multiply that by billions of daily interactions, and it suddenly becomes clear just how much energy AI is really using every day.

This level of transparency in a new report from Google provides comprehensive data on per-prompt energy usage. It's a wake-up call about how Silicon Valley's AI race will impact the trajectory of clean energy demand—and translate into increased energy costs for everyday Americans.

The clock is ticking on one of the biggest solar incentives in American history. Homeowners have until January 1, 2026 to claim the 30% federal tax credit—a benefit that can shave thousands of dollars off your solar investment.

Losing this credit could mean the difference between breaking even on your solar investment in seven years versus 11 years.