I’m a fan of net metering because it forces Xcel Energy, which enjoys a monopoly in my area, to discount our bill for any energy our solar panels produce that I don’t use.

The electrical contractor claims the tech will triple installation speeds, enhance worker safety and help address the industry’s persistent labor shortage.

Firefighters have been battling a blaze at a detached home with solar panels on the roof.Devon and Somerset Fire Service said the whole roof was ablaze when they arrived at the two-storey detached ...