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Survey Sunday: we asked how much home charging SHOULD cost, you answered

We asked Electrek readers how much they think it would cost to add EV charging systems to their homes. Here's what you said!

Can You Legally Install Your Own Solar Panels? It Depends

DIY solar installation is legal in most areas, provided you meet building codes, get permits, and pass inspections for electrical and structural safety.
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How to make a Energy Solar Cell at Home

Discover the artistry of traditional craftsmanship with our latest DIY project: Making a Cow Bullock Cart from Bamboo. In ...

Couple have zero energy bills and drive around for free after making these changes

Phil and Jackie Coates' home in Mumbles generates so much electricity that they make money from it - and it even charges their electric vehicle for free ...
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Frustrated homeowner seeks legal advice after power-hungry HOA blocks money-saving renovation: '[It's] their hill to die on'

Normally, installing solar panels is a protected activity in Maryland, and an HOA can't stop a homeowner from installing them. However, that only applies to solar panels mounted on the home itself, ...
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Fact-checkers shut down the most common, misleading claims about solar panels: 'There is little evidence'

Learn how to save big on solar panel installation costs with the help of EnergySage and other free services for homeowners.

Cautious homeowner seeks financial advice after considering massive solar panel upgrade: 'Not having to worry ... is really nice'

For those not ready to buy panels outright, leasing is another way to take advantage of solar power. Palmetto's LightReach program installs panels for no money down and locks in low, predictable ...