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Sun Tribe Solar Review: Services and Installation
Sun Tribe Solar brings clean energy solutions to a variety of partners, including commercial businesses, schools, and government buildings. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team delves into Sun Tribe Solar to help you determine if they’re the right solar company for you.
Namaste Solar Review: Services and Accreditation
Namasté Solar offers Colorado residents the ability to access clean and renewable energy through their solar panel offerings. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team looks into Namaste installation and customer service to help you decide if they’re the right provider for your home.
Shine Solar Review: Services and Installation
Shine Solar provides module installation to customers in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas who want to save money on their electric bill. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team looks into Shine Solar services and helps you determine if Shine Solar is right for your home.
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost?
We’ve all heard that solar panels can help reduce your electricity bills. But how much do they actually cost? Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about how much solar panels cost.
Momentum Solar Review
Momentum Solar offers its customers a comprehensive solar energy experience. Learn more in this comprehensive Momentum Solar review.
Palmetto Solar Reviews: Services and Plans
In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team looks into Palmetto services and protection plans to help you decide if the company is the right solar provider for you.
Infinity Energy Review: Services and Purchasing Plans
Infinity Energy offers residential solar panel and battery installation through transparent purchasing plans. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team looks into Infinity solar services to help you determine if the company is the right solar provider for your home.
SolarMax Review
SolarMax offers customers solar panels and energy storage solutions to help them create renewable energy for their homes. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team looks into SolarMax products and services to help you decide on the right solar provider for your home.
ADT Solar Review
In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team looks into ADT Solar services and warranties to help you determine if this is the right solar provider for you.
Semper Solaris Reviews: Services and Pricing
Semper Solaris offers a variety of roof and solar services like solar panel installation and cleaning. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team dives into Semper Solaris services, pricing, and customer service.
5 Things You Need to Know About Solar | This Old House: Live
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey breaks down the five most important things to consider before installing solar panels on a house.
Future House: Solar Reflective Roof Shingles
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey explores the design and testing of asphalt roof shingles that can reflect some of the sun’s heat away from the building.
Solar Power & Other Renewable Energy For Your Home
Thinking of investing in solar panels for your home? How about a wind turbine or a geothermal system? Here are some innovative ways to save energy while reducing your carbon footprint.
Future House | Affordable Geothermal
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey travels to Albany, New York to explore ways to make drilling for and installing geothermal heat pumps more affordable for average homeowners.
How to Protect Solar Panels from Pests
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey explains the culprit behind damaged solar panels and how to prevent future damage
Sun Tracking Solar Panels
Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular in residential areas, but the reality is that not every house is fit for this technology. Richard dives into the smart technology that has increased the efficiency of solar panels, by taking them off the roof
Future House | Robotic Flower Solar Panels
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey sees a robotic, ground-mounted solar array that mimics a sunflower
How to Install Solar Panels with Microinverters
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor how to install solar panels on the AskTOH workshop roof
Sneak Peek: Jamestown Solar Plan
What it takes to create a utility-bill-free lifestyle
Future House | Net Zero Neighborhood
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey visits a community that plans to have all net zero energy capable housing
Future House | Drinking Water from Thin Air
Ask This Old House smart technology expert Ross Trethewey finds a solar panel that can generate clean drinking water out of thin air
Future House | Living Off the Grid Comfortably
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey visits an off-the-grid home in South Carolina that’s testing commercial HVAC equipment.
How to Install Home Solar Storage
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey learns how to add storage to an existing photovoltaic array.
How to Provide Backup Power without Gas
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron shows off a battery-powered generator that is capable of being charged by solar.
Understanding Solar Power
Thinking about installing solar panels on your house? Watch as This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains the complexities of modern solar-power systems.
How to Install a Home Wind Turbine
Renewable-energy expert Ross Trethewey shows Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor why Texas is the ideal environment for a wind turbine
What Germany Can Teach Us About Home Energy
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey takes host Kevin O'Connor on a tour of Germany with an eye toward renewable energy and sustainable home heating.
How to Install Solar Panels on a Roof
Capturing and converting the sun's energy with This Old House energy expert Ross Trethewey
The Scoop on Solar Power
You don't have to live in the Sunshine State to take advantage of renewable energy
Solar Hot Water
A brilliant way to cut as much as 80 percent off your water-heating bills