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EIA Forecasts 35% Jump in Solar Generation—and Higher Power Prices: Why 2025 Is the Moment to Lock-In Your Own Rooftop Energy

EIA Forecasts 35% Jump in Solar Generation—and Higher Power Prices: Why 2025 Is the Moment to Lock-In Your Own Rooftop Energy

Homeowners thinking about solar energy have a powerful new reason to act sooner rather than later. According to the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar-powered generation is set to jump 35% in 2025, while average retail electricity prices will continue rising through 2026 (Utility Dive Source). These two major […]
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Virtual Power Plants Go Mainstream: What PG&E & Sunrun’s New Program Reveals About the Future‑Proof Value of a Home Solar‑Plus‑Battery System

Virtual Power Plants Go Mainstream: What PG&E & Sunrun’s New Program Reveals About the Future‑Proof Value of a Home Solar‑Plus‑Battery System

On April 2, 2025, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) made headlines by announcing $43 million in microgrid resilience grants and unveiling a groundbreaking partnership with Sunrun: a pilot program called Local PeakShift Power. This initiative will aggregate roughly 600 solar-plus-battery homes into a virtual power plant (VPP)—and each participating homeowner will earn $150 per battery […]
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U.S. Investment in Domestic Solar Manufacturing: What Homeowners Need to Know Right Now

U.S. Investment in Domestic Solar Manufacturing: What Homeowners Need to Know Right Now

The U.S. solar industry is not just growing—it’s transforming. Recent federal and private investments in domestic solar manufacturing are setting the stage for a new era in American clean energy. With new factories breaking ground, tax credits expanding for American-made solar components, and a stronger emphasis on energy independence, these developments have direct implications for […]
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