Putting new solar panels on an old roof can lead to headaches later on once your roof needs to be replaced, but how old is too old to go solar? Keep reading to learn why it’s smart to make sure your ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Dear EarthTalk: I need to get my roof replaced as a result of storm damage (thanks, global warming!). Is Tesla’s solar roof a good deal and do other companies offer similar products—with the ...

Google “solar panels for my house” and big national companies like SunPower and Tesla appear near the top of the search. But SunPower went bankrupt last year and Tesla’s solar business has shrunk.

California regulations have made it costly and confusing for residents to install plug-in portable solar panels. Lawmakers ...

If you’re interested in putting a Tesla Solar Roof on your home, it’ll typically cost anywhere from $50,000 to $160,000, according to our research. What you’ll pay depends on where you are, the size ...

Now there’s another option: an entire solar roof. Solar roofs are composed of solar shingles that can fit over existing shingles or be installed on their own. So the energy-harvesting ability is baked ...