Net metering allows solar homeowners to receive credits for the extra energy generated that is sent to the power grid. Sometimes, people call this “selling energy back to the grid.” These policies can help reduce energy expenses, allowing solar homeowners to use these...

In recent years, power outages have become more and more common. Whether they only last a couple hours or a couple of days, they still significantly and negatively affect our daily lives. During a short power outage, we might simply be unable to stream television or...

Residential customers of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) will see another increase in their electricity rates as California’s largest utility raises prices by 2.7% or around $6 per month. Starting October 1, this rate hike is the fourth part of a series of increases...

New Jersey has established itself as a state leader in the adoption of solar energy because of its strong incentive programs and generous supporting policies. These incentives not only make solar more affordable for homeowners, but also help the state meet its lofty...

Whether you have a home solar system or want one, you should consider the importance of solar monitoring. Solar monitoring empowers homeowners to understand the impact of their investment and quickly identify and resolve issues. Enact provides homeowners with...

A common utility billing plan for many homeowners across the county is the Time-of-Use pricing plan. Sometimes called Time-of-Day plans, the price of electricity changes based on the time of day to reflect demand placed on the power grid. Times when more people use...