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As the original poster explained, their authority having jurisdiction told them only "certified solar installers" could install solar panels under the National Electrical Code. This meant their ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

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In the past few years, it’s become much easier and cheaper for homeowners to go solar. Renters typically have a harder time, especially in an apartment building. Unless your landlord recognizes the ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...