Solar Panels

Updated Arlington House Tells a Sunny Story for Energy Bills

By Joy Donovan / September 5, 2025 /

Opening that electric bill has become a shock all its own these days. It can be a hold-your-breath activity these days. Homeowners steady themselves, then click the link to discover a creeping skyward energy bill. Yes, Forbes is among outlets confirming that’s true in September 2025, and the publication is predicting higher rates to continue. Electricity…

This $500K Home Sits in One of Fort Worth’s Hottest ZIP Codes

By Joy Donovan / August 1, 2025 /

The ZIP code 76177 is a pretty strong magnet these days. Highly rated schools, easy access to major thoroughfares, and a reasonable price tag bring home buyers to the booming 76177 ZIP code. It’s an area attracting home buyers, thanks to its mix of affordable new builds, top schools, and proximity to major employers. It’s…

One Bill Aims To Boost Residential Solar Panels, While Another Slows New Solar Development

By Charles Grand / April 17, 2025 /

With residential solar panels becoming more common in North Texas, you’d think the process would be a relatively painless one. Dueling bills could speed up solar permits in Dallas — or slow development of new clean energy projects in Texas altogether. One bill under consideration is Senate Bill 1202. If enacted, it would allow private…

Inflation Reduction Act’s Solar Rebate is Great, But One Builder Says It’s Not a Green Building Magic Bullet

By April Towery / August 18, 2022 /

The Inflation Reduction Act represents the most ambitious climate spending package in U.S. history, but will it fix our energy woes?

Clear Winner: Transparent, Solar Power-Generating Windows a Reality

By Jon Anderson / July 10, 2018 /

No, it’s not April Fools’ Day, it’s the future. When you look at the types of renewable power available – hydro, geothermic, wind, etc. – only one has the potential to completely supply the world’s energy needs — solar power. Did you know that harnessing just 0.02 percent of the solar energy that reaches the…