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A split AC unit.

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Homeowner rinses AC coils, says cooling got worse, but experts point to another hidden problem

Solar panels covering a field.

Home

New Jersey town offers up to 21% off electric bills with community solar, no rooftop panels required

A man sitting on a chair surrounded by lamps.

Business

One Illinois utility offers a 10% electric bill discount for income-qualified seniors

A battery system.

Tech

EcoFlow Delta Mini overheating at 200W sparks warning over risky DIY battery fixes

Two Tesla Powerwall battery storage systems.

Tech

Powerwall owners look beyond Tesla app for finer battery control, more value

A worker installs solar panels on a rooftop.

Home

California apartment resident eyes solar and battery backup to cut utility bill

A damaged section of a roof with missing shingles and a visible gap near the ridge.

Home

Lightning strike tears into 2-year-old home, fries TV, router, and lights

A camping setup with a trailer, a table, a coffee maker, a solar panel, and a power station in a mountainous landscape.

Tech

Pecron battery owner looking to max out usage learns a costly lesson about panel specs

A person handles a solar panel with a grid pattern of photovoltaic cells.

Home

UK homeowner's battery-only plan spotlights a hitch for adding pergola solar later

Two workers install solar panels on a pitched roof.

Home

New Texas program lets homeowners compare solar bids before spending a dime

A house with solar panels, surrounded by greenery and trees, under a blue sky.

Home

Plug-in solar reaches the US, offering lower electric bills without a rooftop

Two gray energy storage units mounted on a brick wall with an electric vehicle charging station and an electrical box.

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For many households, energy independence may start with a battery, not rooftop solar