Solar heaters use energy from the sun to create heat. These heaters encompass a variety of products, such as solar hot water heaters, solar pool heaters and solar space heaters that can warm up small ...

The expiration of the 30% federal tax credit for solar and battery installations at the end of 2025 doesn’t necessarily make ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Solar heaters are gaining popularity worldwide due to government incentives promoting renewable energy and consumer desire to reduce utility costs. Cyprus leads in solar water heater adoption, with 93 ...

Heating water is one of the most energy-consuming and costly household tasks. According to the Department of Energy, it makes up roughly 18% of a standard home's monthly energy budget. And if you use ...

Installing solar power at a home is a great way to reduce electricity bills, especially as the cost of solar panels and their associated electronics continue to plummet. Not every utility allows ...

On Dec. 31, 2025, two decades of federal tax benefits for homeowners who install solar electric systems came to an end.

Unlike a pool heat pump that uses electricity, these heaters consist of large panels that sit on the ground or mount to the roof of a house. According to Jason Werner, owner of EverClear Pools & Spas ...

We mostly think of home swimming pools as summer diversions. After all, the most efficient heater available to us, the sun, is keeping the water warm at all times. But, thanks to solar panels, you can ...

Discover easy home heat upgrades you may not have thought of -- from zoned HVAC to window inserts -- that slash energy bills ...

A water heater is one of those home appliances that you don't think about until it stops working. However, a water heater can be a major energy eater, whether you're buying one for a new home or ...