Solar guides
Longer articles for homeowners comparing price, ownership, weather, and proposals. Figures are cited on the pages they come from. Nothing here is a quote for your roof.
- Buying
- Costs
- Equipment
- Financing
- Savings
- Weather
Savings
Is Solar Worth It in Maryland in 2026 (No Federal Credit)?
Maryland solar in 2026 without the federal 25D credit, with net metering ending by July 2027. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Research · Updated 2026-11-04
Savings
Maryland Net Metering Ends July 2027: What It Means If You Go Solar Now
Current Maryland net metering closes to new customers by July 1, 2027 under HB 1532. See the 2026 SREC quote. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Research · Updated 2026-11-04
Savings
Solar in Virginia and Dominion net metering
See how Dominion net metering works in 2026, and why Appalachian Power is a different utility. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-04
Financing
Illinois Shines in 2026-27: REC Prices and the New Payout
2026-27 Illinois Shines pays about $80.77 per ComEd REC and $70.37 in Ameren for systems up to 10 kW. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Research · Updated 2026-11-04
Financing
SRECs Explained for 2026: Prices Move
See what a 2026 solar renewable energy credit is, including Maryland's $58.50 broker quote and Illinois Shines. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Research · Updated 2026-11-04
Weather
Do solar panels work in snow and cloudy winters?
See how snow and winter cloud change 2026 solar production in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-04
Savings
Is solar worth it in Illinois?
See whether 2026 Illinois solar still works under supply-only net metering and Illinois Shines. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-04
Savings
Is solar worth it in Michigan?
See whether 2026 Michigan solar works with snow, cloud, and DTE or Consumers outflow credits. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-04
Costs
How much do solar panels cost in Maryland?
Compare a 2026 Maryland bid with Berkeley Lab's medians. No promised SREC payment. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-04
Costs
How much do solar panels cost in Ohio?
See why a 2026 Ohio solar price depends on AEP, FirstEnergy, Duke, or AES. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-04
Costs
How much do solar panels cost in Pennsylvania?
Compare a 2026 PECO, PPL, or Duquesne bid with national price medians. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-04
Costs
What size solar system fits your bill?
See what system size a 2026 bill, sun, and shade actually imply. Bigger is not automatic savings. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Research · Updated 2026-11-01
Buying
How to read a solar proposal
Line up a 2026 cash price, production model, and tariff before you sign. Not a quote. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-01
Equipment
When is a home battery worth it?
See when a 2026 home battery is for backup and when it is for a low export rate. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Research · Updated 2026-11-01
Savings
Net metering, explained for a bill
See why a 2026 export credit is often worth less than power you buy, and what to get in writing. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Research · Updated 2026-11-01
Buying
Questions to ask a solar installer
Ask a 2026 installer for equipment, the tariff, the cash price, and the roof. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-01
Financing
The federal homeowner solar credit ended. What now?
The federal 25D credit ended for systems placed in service after 2025. See how to read a 2026 price. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-01
Equipment
How long do solar panels last?
See what 2026 module warranties cover, what NREL found on degradation, and which parts fail sooner. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Research · Updated 2026-11-01
Weather
Solar and home insurance in Florida
Questions to ask a Florida insurer in 2026 before modules go on the roof. No premium promises. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-01
Weather
Do solar panels work in hurricanes?
See what 2026 wind design can and cannot do for a rooftop array in a hurricane. Not a promise. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-01
Financing
Solar lease versus buying the system
Compare a 2026 solar lease and a purchase, including who owns the system. The federal credit is over. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-01
Savings
Is solar worth it in Texas?
See whether 2026 Texas solar works under retail choice, municipal utilities, and hail. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-01
Costs
How much do solar panels cost in Florida?
Compare 2026 Florida solar cost with Berkeley Lab's national medians and local roof issues. Get a free estimate.
American Solar Savings Editors · Updated 2026-11-01