Making a major upgrade to your home can be an important decision that requires a lot of careful thought and research. But what happens when the chance to make a decision is taken out of your hands?

One homeowner posted on Reddit looking for suggestions to fly under the radar of their busybody homeowners association. "Sneaky solar panel pergola build ideas in HOA neighborhood?" they wrote. "My ...

One Michigan homeowner was ecstatic when a new law took effect, allowing them to install solar panels over the protests of their homeowners association. Solar panels are one of the best ways to cut ...

One Virginia homeowner was frustrated when their homeowners association tried to block them from installing solar panels at the front of their home, in defiance of state law. "HOA denies the ...

A solar panel installation in your home can bring all sorts of benefits: lower electric bills, a smaller carbon footprint and even raising the value of your home. But what if your house is surrounded ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...

Q: I heard there was a new law passed regarding unit owners’ rights in a HOA to install solar panels. Please tell us what’s new. A: A new was passed in 2025 that ...

Choosing solar panels is a decision that will affect your home’s energy production for the next 25 to 30 years. Quotes often look similar on paper, making it hard to tell which panels justify their ...

Utility bills in the U.S. grew 6% year-over-year in January 2025 — significantly outpacing inflation, according to Bank of America data. As they continue to climb, more homeowners are considering ...

Somewhere between 5% and 7% of U.S. households have rooftop solar panels. Many more Americans want them, but high costs, ...