Research guides
Solar guides for questions that should be checked before a quote becomes decision-ready
These guides explain incentive caveats, quote comparison, battery planning, roof readiness, and the practical homeowner questions to ask before signing.
Solar Incentives in 2026
2026 solar incentives: federal rules, state programs, utility credits, and $0-down contract checks.
Read guideHow to Compare Solar Quotes
A practical checklist for comparing system size, production estimates, ownership terms, financing, equipment, and warranties.
Read guideSolar Battery Backup With $0-Down Solar
Outage questions, critical loads, battery sizing, time-of-use rates, and contract checks before bundling storage.
Read guideWill My Roof Qualify for $0-Down Solar?
How roof age, shade, orientation, slope, structure, and electrical access affect solar quote eligibility.
Read guideGovernment Solar Programs: What Is Real?
How to verify solar program claims, avoid misleading government language, and separate public programs from private financing.
Read guide$0-Down Solar Financing: Loan, Lease, or PPA?
How $0-down solar offers work, what fees and escalators to review, and how ownership changes incentives and risk.
Read guideLow-Income Solar Programs and Community Solar
How income-qualified solar, community solar, nonprofit programs, and utility offers differ from ordinary free-solar advertising.
Read guideUse guides as a research starting point
Solar policies, utility rules, product warranties, and financing terms can change. Verify the current source material before relying on any guide for a contract decision.
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