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Energy Policy & IncentivesGuide to Sales and Property Tax Exemptions for Solar

How solar sales and property tax exemptions work and where they're available.

September 12, 2024
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Andrew Giermak

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Energy Policy & IncentivesWhat Upcoming Changes to Illinois Net Metering Mean for You

Changes are coming to net metering for Illinois major utilities. Here’s what it means if you’re planning to go solar.

September 11, 2024
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Andrew Blok

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Energy Policy & IncentivesHow to Leverage Government Incentives for Solar Energy

Here's how incentives can bring down your residential solar costs.

July 25, 2024
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Brian Church

Guide to the solar tax credit and your federal tax liability
Energy Policy & IncentivesSolar Tax Credit: Will I Get a Refund if My Liability Is Too Small?

Tax liability too small to take advantage of the full Residential Clean Energy Credit? Here are your options, and how to maximize home solar savings on your taxes.

April 2, 2024
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Cory O'Brien

The words "Solar Jobs" over an image of a worker installing solar panels on the roof of a building.
Energy Policy & IncentivesSolar Jobs: A Look at the “Next Great American Industry”

Discover the thriving US solar industry and career prospects within the industry. Explore top states for solar jobs and career paths in solar energy.

March 6, 2024
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Brian Church

An image with white text that says "Duke Energy's PowerPair Program" over a background of blue batteries.
Energy Policy & IncentivesDuke Energy PowerPair Program Approved by NCUC

What is Duke Energy's PowerPair Solar and Battery Program? Who is eligible? What are the benefits? Learn the key elements of Duke's new solar+storage program.

January 15, 2024
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Cory O'Brien

The words "Solar Access Laws by State" over an image of legal books, representing various solar access laws (aka solar rights laws or solar zoning laws) which are legal codes that protect a homeowner's right to access solar energy.
Energy Policy & IncentivesSolar Access Laws by State

Solar access laws (aka solar rights laws or solar zoning laws) are legal codes that protect your right to access solar energy. Learn your state’s access laws.

July 21, 2023
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Brian Church

Energy Policy & IncentivesLearn About NEM 3.0: California’s Solar Net Billing Program

If you’re considering going solar in California, learn what your options are as the policy for crediting excess solar energy is changing.

May 3, 2023
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Andrew Blok

An illustration containing the words "Inflation Reduction Act consumer survey" with a silhouette of the contiguous United States on a blue-green background.
Energy Policy & IncentivesInflation Reduction Act: Which credits interest solar owners the most?

More than 350 solar panel system owners share which subsidies found in the new Inflation Reduction Act interest them the most.

November 18, 2022
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Cory O'Brien