Government ‘kicked the tyres’ on solar subsidies but went with ‘minor’ tweaks instead

It is one of the cheapest ways to cut power bills - yet documents show the government shelved a subsidy package.
The Cool Down

Homeowners weigh in on hot rooftop solar debate after cautious shopper considers upgrade: 'Trying not to make a decision I regret later'

One first-time homeowner sought the advice of more experienced individuals when they considered installing solar panels on ...
pv magazine International

Expiring US tax credit drives record solar demand in H2 2025

EnergySage says the looming expiration of the federal residential solar tax credit drove a 205% surge in homeowner engagement in the second half of 2025, with median pricing of $2.49/W, an average ...
Architectural Record

Aluminum Honeycomb: The Material Reshaping the Possibilities of Modern Facades

As architects push for larger panels, tighter tolerances, and faster installation in constrained urban sites, honeycomb-backed cladding has become a practical enabler, supporting everything from thin ...
Grist

Balcony solar is taking state legislatures by storm

In more than half of U.S. states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar systems.

In Western Mass., environmentalists fear that solar farms are fire hazards

WORTHINGTON — Helen Sharron Pollard and the couple down the road, Timothy Sena and Catherine Rude-Sena, had been neighborly ...
The Cool Down

Homeowner shares story after stubborn HOA rejects money-saving renovation: 'I'm trying to handle this in a civil manner'

One homeowner in a dispute with their Virginia homeowners association turned to Reddit for advice about how to handle what ...
Denver7

Colorado lawmakers look to clear a path for portable, plug-in solar panels as bill clears first committee vote

HB26-1007 seeks to create a regulatory framework in Colorado for portable, plug-in solar panels — systems that do not require ...