Craig Johnson

Solar Basics

The Simple Task of Solar Panel Maintenance

Learn how easy it is to keep a solar energy system operating at peak capacity for maximum money savings.

Solar Basics

Solar From a Home Appraiser's Perspective

Revealed: 3 characteristics of a PV system crucial to a home's value.

Fun Stuff

Green Bloggers Share Their Favorite Advice

What are some favorite tips from people who think of saving money and helping the environment all the time?

Energy Saving Tips

This Logo Can Save You 20% on Energy Bills

Look for this label if you want energy efficiency, quality assurance, and claims verified by third-party testing.

Solar Basics

Avoid These Solar Scams and Maximize Your Savings

What to watch for when you upgrade your home to affordable solar energy.

Fun Stuff

An In-Depth Guide to Flexible Solar Panels

Portable and lightweight, flexible solar panels make the difference between camping and glamping.

Solar Basics

All About Solar Inverters: Which Is Right for Your Home?

The optimal solar energy system for your home will rely on one of three solar inverter types, and we explain the pros and cons.

Solar Basics

Debunked: Why People Think Solar Won't Work Where They Live

Harnessing the sun's power is possible in a surprisingly wide variety of locations and weather.

Green Living

6 Things You Can Stop Paying for Without Giving Anything Up

Money-saving tips that just happen to be clean and green too.

Home Improvement

Lights, Camera, Traction: Latest in Solar-Powered Security

Innovative security tools draw power from the sun for cordless, hassle-free protection around your home.

Solar Basics

What to Expect for Installation

Every year, solar panel installation gets simpler and faster, but it still requires the expertise of an electrician who has solar installation training.

Green Living

Could You Possibly Live a Carbon-Negative Lifestyle?

As if living carbon-neutral weren't challenge enough, could you (or anyone) actually live carbon-negative?

Green Living

Off-Grid Living Reality Check

Total independence is a lofty goal, but some dependencies are worth every penny.

Solar News

America's Biggest Urban Solar Farm to Cap a Landfill

On top of a former landfill the nation's largest urban solar farm is about to rise.

Fun Stuff

Integrated Solar: a Look at Leading-Edge Tech

When it comes to advances in green tech and design, there are always new ideas under the sun.

Green Living

Green Clean: Let's Tackle the Kitchen

Safe, natural, and economical cleaning tips for the heart of your home.

Solar Basics

Customization Makes Going Solar Easier Than Ever

Systems can be tailored to most any home, and you can mix and match options to your liking.

Home Improvement

Solar Success Story: A Home in the Woods

Follow the straightforward installation of an 18-panel rooftop solar energy system that paid for itself in five years.

Solar News

Same-Day Permitting Launches Home Solar Into Warp Speed

Solar Access Act to reduce permit wait times to a matter of hours.

Solar News

Revealed: World's Biggest Solar Battery

Record-breaking storage technology extends the viability of utility-scale solar after dark.

Energy Saving Tips

4 Little Projects to Cut Energy Costs Throughout the House

Green guru shares money-saving tips from basement to attic.

Fun Stuff

Dragonscales and Power Flowers: the Evolving Shape of Solar

Efficiency meets beauty in the latest, most intriguing solar capture designs.

Solar Basics

Winter-Prepping Your Home Solar Energy System

Preparing your solar power system for the cold season mainly involves battery maintenance because the panels are already winter-tough.

Solar News

Fierce Competition Benefits Solar Customers, Keeps Industry Tense

Neighborhood solar companies succeed because they offer what the public wants.

Green Living

Solar Success Story: The Urban Farmer

Energy independence and the environment were important incentives, but the biggest was the write-off.