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I'm thinking about solar
Start with what to know before a single salesperson knocks.
Start here →I have a proposal
Learn how to read it line by line before you sign anything.
Read the guide →My installer's gone
Bankrupt or unresponsive? Here's what happens, and what to do.
Get the facts →I want to understand the terms
kW vs kWh, NEM 3.0, escalators: plain definitions, no jargon.
Open the glossary →From The Installer's Lens
All articles →The Payment Jump Built Into 2026 Solar Loans
Many solar loans reset to a higher payment unless you prepay about 30 percent, money that was meant to come from a tax credit 2026 buyers no longer get.
Read the analysis →National vs. Local Solar Installers: The Honest Answer Nobody Gives You
Most comparison sites earn a commission on your choice. We don't. The subcontractor problem, and the five questions that separate serious installers.
Read the analysis →The Hidden Fee Inside Your Solar Loan
Most solar loans hide a dealer fee of 10 to 30 percent inside the system price. What the fee is, and the three questions that drag it into the light.
Read the analysis →Which Solar Warranties Survive When Your Installer Doesn't
Manufacturer warranties on your panels, inverter, and battery survive your installer's failure. The installer's own promises do not. How to tell them apart.
Read the analysis →The market changes when homeowners demand better.