The Solar & Battery Guide Newsletter
A free monthly email on home solar and battery rule changes, net billing updates, incentives and new calculators. No sales pitches, unsubscribe anytime.
Rules for home solar change faster than most people expect. In the last year alone, the 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit ended for systems completed after 2025, and more utilities moved toward net billing. Our free monthly newsletter keeps you current without the sales pitch.
What you'll get
Each issue is short and practical. A typical issue includes:
- Rule changes that matter. Federal tax updates, state commission decisions on net metering and net billing, and changes to state or utility incentive programs, each with a link to the official source.
- New and updated guides. What we published or revised, and what changed on the page.
- Calculator updates. New tools and any changes to default numbers, such as updated electricity prices.
- One practical tip. For example, how to compare two quotes on price per watt, or what to check in a lease's escalator clause.
We do not send installer offers, lead forms or "get a free quote" promotions.
How often
The newsletter goes out once a month. If a major rule change affects many readers between issues, we may send a short alert, but we keep those rare.
Languages
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Frequently asked questions
How often will I get emails?
Once a month. We may send a short extra note only if a major rule change affects many readers, such as a federal tax change, and we keep those rare.
Will you share my email with installers?
No. We do not sell, rent or share subscriber emails, and we take no referral fees from installers or lenders. Your address is used only to send the newsletter.
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Is the newsletter free?
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