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A gas water heater with a pressure valve, temperature control dial, and warning labels.

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Homeowner questions insulation blanket on new water heater, plumbers say savings are slim

A person uses a multimeter while working on solar panels with a laptop nearby.

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Maryland homeowner fears state's 3GW cap could derail rooftop solar payback

Solar panels installed on the roofs of two houses surrounded by hedges and trees.

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Solar owners say 1:1 net metering and $59.50 SRECs can turn into a $900 true-up check

Two Tesla wall-mounted battery units are installed on a wall next to a solar inverter.

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Los Angeles homeowner says 8.61-kW Tesla Solar system output for August was lower than May

A home battery system.

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Battery buyers urged to check rooftop solar, inverter before fixating on brands

A leak coming from a crack in the ceiling.

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Homeowner says contractor flooded ceiling cavity, ruined insulation, then called leaks 'normal'

Plug-in solar panels on a roof.

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California DIYer says $1,200 plug-in solar setup hits nearly 1,200W as bill awaits signature

A car parked beside two white Tesla Powerwall storage units and an electric vehicle charger on a wall.

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Tesla owner gets free Powerwall 3 swap, learns second battery could still cost $700 to $1,000

A series of electrical equipment and battery storage units mounted on a wall.

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Reddit users say a $50,000 off-grid budget may fall short of a 100-kWh battery bank

A building with a red and gray exterior, featuring several windows and green storage bins in front.

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Maine homeowner considers solar as owners say snow can 'avalanche' off panels

A portable power station with multiple charging ports and wheels for mobility.

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DIYer asks if 5kWh 'plug-and-play' solar station can run a home, gets 'RV toy' warning

Pipes and a metal duct connected to a black housing unit with visible wear and corrosion.

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Homeowner spots melted plastic on 2020 water heater, asks if it's 'evidence of backdrafting'