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What solar costs, how to pay for it, which incentives still apply in 2026, and what happens on your roof. Written by the team that designs and installs it across New England, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Costs & SavingsWhat solar costs and what it savesPrice, payback, your electric bill and your home's value: the numbers that decide whether solar pays off on your house.13 guides and articles →
Financing & OwnershipHow to pay for solarCash, loan, lease or PPA. How each one works, the incentives each one unlocks, and how to compare the offers in front of you.14 guides and articles →
Incentives & Utility ProgramsIncentives and utility programsSMART 3.0, net metering, state programs and the federal credit. What each one pays and how it lowers your cost.18 guides and articles →
Panels, Equipment & System DesignHow solar works and what goes on your roofPanels, inverters, system size and how much power a New England roof really produces.2 guides and articles →
Batteries & Backup PowerBatteries and backup powerWhether you need a battery, how big it should be, how long it keeps the lights on, and how it compares to a generator.1 guide →
Roofing & Home CompatibilityIs your roof and home ready for solar?Roof age and condition, replacing a roof under solar, shade, direction, and the electrical work some homes need first.3 guides and articles →
Installation & OwnershipGetting solar installed and living with itChoosing an installer, comparing quotes, permits and timelines, warranties, and what owning a system looks like for the next 25 years.2 guides and articles →
Featured guide
Solar Financing in 2026: Cash, Loan, Lease or PPA
The five ways to pay for home solar, the incentives each one unlocks, and how to pick the one that fits.
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GuideWhat Solar Costs in New England and What It SavesWhat solar costs you each month, what Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island incentives take off, what it saves, and how to tell if it makes sense.
Costs & SavingsWhat Does Solar Cost Per Month, and How Much Does It Save?What you'd pay each month for solar with a loan, lease, PPA or prepaid PPA, how that compares with your electric bill, and how the savings grow.
Costs & SavingsWhat Your Electric Bill Looks Like With SolarWhy most solar homes still get a small utility bill, what's on it, and why a bill can look high in winter.
Costs & SavingsHow Long Do Solar Panels Take to Pay for Themselves?How solar payback and return on investment work, what shortens payback in New England, and why leases and PPAs have none.
Costs & SavingsWhy Is My National Grid or Eversource Bill So High?What's on a Massachusetts electric bill, why it keeps climbing, and which charges solar can offset.
Costs & SavingsIs Solar Worth It in Connecticut?Connecticut's electric rates, the RRES program and what solar saves a typical home, so you can decide if it makes sense for yours.
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