Straight-talk articles on solar financing, ERCOT policy, battery storage, HOA approval, and everything in between. No fluff, no sales pitch — just the details Texas homeowners and businesses actually need.
CenterPoint Energy rates hit 16.18¢/kWh in 2026, up 4.4% with hurricane recovery fees and rising ERCOT demand. Houston homeowners can lock in solar lease rates as low as 8¢/kWh — but the window closes July 4, 2026.
The Texas AG opened an investigation into SunRun, Freedom Forever, and other solar companies on April 3, 2026. A Houston homeowner was hit with a $134K bill. Here's how to spot the red flags and protect yourself.
The 30% federal solar tax credit expired. Is solar still worth it in Houston in 2026? A Hartbeat Energy expert breaks down the real numbers for Texas homeowners.
The federal 30% residential solar tax credit expired July 4, 2025. Here's what Texas homeowners need to know about the new $0-down lease and PPA path — and why solar math still works in 2026.
With the residential ITC gone, $0-down lease and PPA contracts have become the dominant path to solar savings in Texas. We break down the real differences — escalator rates, buyout options, transferability, and the math behind each.
After Uri, Beryl, and the 2024 derecho, Texas homeowners know grid reliability is no longer guaranteed. Here's how a properly-sized battery system keeps your lights, fridge, and A/C running through the next outage.
Texas Property Code §202.010 limits what HOAs can restrict about solar. Here's exactly how to file for approval in a Houston-area HOA, what to expect, and how we handle the process for every homeowner we work with.
While residential incentives shifted, the commercial 30% Investment Tax Credit remains through 2032 — and when you stack it with 5-year MACRS accelerated depreciation, Texas businesses are still seeing 5-7 year paybacks.
In Oncor and CenterPoint territory, you pick your retail provider — and that choice directly affects how much you earn from solar exports. We compare Rhythm, TXU, Reliant, Green Mountain, and more.
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