Solar Examiner is an independent publication about residential and community solar, and about the electricity rates that decide whether solar pays off for a household.
What we cover
- Electric rates: utility rate changes, rate cases and net-metering rules, state by state.
- Equipment: panels, inverters and batteries, and how they hold up over time.
- Solar costs and incentives: what solar costs, how it is financed, and which tax credits still apply.
- News: short, dated updates as utilities, regulators and agencies publish them.
Start with Rates by State to find your state’s electricity rate changes.
How we write
Every article opens with the short answer, then shows the evidence. We rely on primary sources such as utility tariffs, regulator filings and agency data, and we date what we report. The details are on our methodology and editorial policy pages.
Who writes it
Articles carry the name of the writer. Pieces without a named writer appear under the SolarExaminer Editorial Team.
Money and independence
Some articles may be sponsored or contain affiliate links. When they are, we say so clearly at the top of the article. See our affiliate disclosure.
Get in touch
Questions, tips and error reports are welcome. See the contact page.