Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

HOUSTON – You are probably seeing them on more homes around town. Solar panel systems are exploding in popularity here. The idea is to convert sunlight into electrical energy to use in your home. But ...

Lori Penuel paid thousands of dollars for solar panels from a company based in Texas. "The sales pitch was it's going to save on my electric and it's going to help me. But unfortunately, my electric ...

Winter weather can challenge rooftop systems, but a few smart habits can keep your panels performing well even when the snow ...

I like to think I’m decent at troubleshooting, but a recent failure reminded me how important it can be to break recalcitrant problems into their constituent parts. No one will encounter this precise ...

CHARLOTTE — Multiple people who started using solar energy for power have been reaching out to Action 9′s Jason Stoogenke recently. They say they have spent tens of thousands of dollars on systems for ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A North Carolina solar power company now bankrupt following several complaints to the ABC11 Troubleshooter had a Chapter 7 hearing Wednesday. ABC11 first told you in September ...

LILLINGTON, N.C. (WTVD) -- "Instead of saving money, I'm paying extra money." Michael Houle is a Harnett County homeowner whose quest to go solar and save money on power bills, instead wound up ...

PHOENIX — Rooftop solar panels could prevent firefighters from gaining necessary access when battling a home fire, officials said. “Solar panels are, of course, placed on roofs and that can cause an ...