There's no denying the appeal. Walk into any Home Depot or browse online, and DIY solar panel kits promise savings of thousands of dollars compared to professional installation. As electricity bills ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...

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 ...