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Wondering if a solar battery is the right addition to your solar panel system? Watch this webinar as EnergySage’s Senior Writer, Emily Walker, breaks down the latest solar battery industry insights and homeowner trends. You’ll also hear expert advice from Martyna Kowalczyk, an installer from SolarTime USA, based in Dallas, Texas, on how to maximize your investment.

So you’re ready for an HVAC upgrade, and you’re interested in a heat pump. Now, what’s all this about mini-splits? Some of the terminology around heat pumps can get a bit confusing, and it isn’t helped by the fact that sometimes people use different terms for different things.

Solar energy is complicated. It’s a confusing space, an expensive purchase, and plenty of bad players are looking to take advantage of the situation. Making an educated decision requires not only understanding the technology and how it interacts with your utility and your home, but also local regulations and incentive programs. 

Knowledge is power, and Allen found that in EnergySage.

At EnergySage, we’ve rated thousands of solar panels made by dozens of manufacturers based on efficiency, power output, warranty, and other important specs that allow each panel to make the most possible electricity over the longest period.

And if you're looking to support American workers and energy independence, there are plenty of U.S.-made solar panels available.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time in more than four years, dropping the federal funds rate 50 basis points, which brings the benchmark lending rate down to 4.75 - 5.25%.

This is good news for homeowners looking to go solar.

Net metering is about to become much less valuable in Illinois. If you go solar before December 13, 2024, you'll retain the full benefit throughout your system's lifetime. If you don't, you could miss out on thousands in solar savings.

The sun has been slowly setting on SunPower for months now. Breached credit agreements, trouble with Nasdaq, leadership changes, and massive layoffs signaled SunPower’s descent into bankruptcy long before it officially filed on August 5. 

Whether you’re an existing SunPower customer or a concerned solar customer, we’re here to help you understand what’s happening and what this means for customers (and the industry) moving forward.