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Jim Wood, President and CEO of SEG Solar Inc., a solar manufacturer based in Texas, wrote a letter to Republican lawmakers urging them to save the federal solar tax credit. Without government tax credits supporting the industry, it will shrink dramatically—and thousands of good manufacturing jobs in red states are at risk of disappearing.

Repealing clean energy tax credits as the GOP proposed in the reconciliation bill currently making its way through Congress would have nationwide consequences, but some states are better positioned to keep solar energy affordable than others.

A Texas subsidiary of Sunnova Energy, a leading U.S. solar installer and lease provider, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday amid a series of challenges for the parent company.

Nearly half of solar shoppers on the EnergySage Marketplace added batteries to their solar panel system purchases in the second half of 2024. The new GOP bill would increase prices and stall momentum.

U.S. electricity costs are soaring. The average price of electricity hit 18 cents per kilowatt-hour in April 2025, up 35% from five years ago. It’s significantly outpacing inflation.

According to a recent PowerLines report, nearly 80 million Americans struggle to pay their utility bills, yet prices are expected to increase. In early 2025, U.S. gas and electric utilities either requested or were approved for rate hikes totaling roughly $20 billion.

Electricity prices are soaring, and if Senate Republicans gut the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) this summer, they’re about to start rising even faster.

On Thursday, House Republicans passed a budget bill that would eliminate several key clean energy incentives from the IRA—including valuable tax credits, such as the federal solar tax credit, for homeowners and businesses.. The bill will likely be voted on in June.

If these incentives are cut, industry analysts predict residential electricity costs will rise by about 7%—that’s roughly $143 more per year in electricity expenses for the average household, according to EnergySage data.

The GOP’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” is threatening the livelihood of 400,000 working Americans, according to a new report from Climate Power.

While the current version of GOP bill parades itself as a pro-family, pro-small-business bill, its marketing thinly veils its true nature: Legislation designed to support big corporations and the wealthiest Americans. Who will the bill will hurt the most? Workers who live in Republican-held districts, according to Climate Power. 

The House Budget Committee approved a measure late Sunday night to eliminate the 30% residential solar tax credit by the end of this year, but it still requires additional House and Senate approval in order to be included in the final bill.

The committee's decision was delayed on Friday after a handful of Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the budget bill, stating it didn't do enough to reduce the deficit. 

As President and COO of EnergySage, I'm not typically one to sound alarm bells. But today, I need to be direct with you about the state of clean energy policy: Clean energy programs that directly benefit people like you are under attack on Capitol Hill. Specifically, the residential solar tax credit—which puts thousands of dollars back in average homeowners' pockets—is at serious risk of ending early.

If you’re considering going solar now or in the near future, my best advice is not to wait any longer.

Liam Madden, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, solar energy professional, and small business owner in Vermont, wrote this letter in response to a proposed policy changes that could abruptly eliminate or reduce federal solar tax credits. As someone deeply invested—personally and professionally—in the success of clean energy, Madden is concerned about the immediate and long-term consequences such a decision would have on his livelihood, his clients, and the broader community. 

Solar loans with high interest rates are increasingly offered with much lower fees, which is making loans with higher interest rates more affordable than they may initially seem, according to EnergySage Intel's latest Solar & Storage Marketplace Report.

While a low interest rate is a welcome sight for most borrowers, it doesn’t always translate to the lowest overall cost. It’s important to look at the annual percentage rate (APR) on your loan, which considers all of the fees, closing costs, and your interest rate together to determine the actual cost of the loan.

One-third of quotes in the second half of 2024 included panels rated above 450 watts, up from 1% a year earlier. Low-output panels are being phased out quickly, but looming tariffs may slow progress.

EnergySage released its 20th EnergySage Intel Solar & Storage Marketplace Report. This semiannual report analyzes millions of homeowner shopping transactions on EnergySage from January through December 2024 for solar panels, inverters, batteries, and more from solar companies nationwide.

Another day, another big solar company teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. Sunnova Energy has been in the headlines throughout the first few months of 2025: In February, the company laid off nearly 300 employees. In March, it saw a sharp drop in stock and issued a warning to investors about the uncertain future of its business.

If Sunnova closes its doors, it’ll be the latest in a string of large residential solar companies to do so.

If your electric bill is noticeably higher than last year, you’re not alone. Electricity rates are spiking nationwide, straining household budgets and business operations alike.  According to EnergySage data, electricity rates increased in 67% of states between the first quarters of 2024 and 2025.