Three Jackson County residents were selected for Consumers Energy's residential customer solar program. James Valentine and Ronald Gollakner submitted proposals for the utility's Experimental Advanced ...

For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called ...

Rooftop solar panels are a great way to go green with your energy consumption and slash your bills at the same time. However, breaking even after a full-scale installation can take a few years.