Solar water heaters can be expensive, but they can get you a tax credit and help you save money on energy. Chi Odogwu is a digital consultant, professor, and writer with over a decade of experience in ...

About 20% of a home’s energy use goes toward water heating, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. If you’re looking to save on energy for financial or environmental reasons, you might consider ...

NEW YORK — Since first being introduced in 2006, solar tax credits have been extended through 2016 and caps on subsidies to residential customers have been removed. Despite economic challenges, these ...

GLORIA PENNER (Host): New rebates and tax credits are making it easier for San Diego residents to use solar energy to heat the water in their homes. But, is a solar water heater worth the cost? The ...

You know how expensive energy can be—and it’s not getting any cheaper. Bills piling up is one reason why people look into solar energy solutions for their homes, but when people think solar they tend ...

With proper design and careful installation, a solar water-heating system can provide a large percentage of a home’s hot water for many years with little maintenance. Yes, a solar hot-water heater can ...