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U.S. Homeowners Turn to Solar Amid Rising Energy Costs

4/7/2026

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Rising energy costs and blackouts push homeowners to adopt solar power in the U.S.
Brian McGowan of Pennsylvania reports savings from solar with battery storage, cutting costs from $4,000 to around $150.
John Spezia of Colorado switches to solar and a heat pump, eliminating gas costs.
Experts say solar payback varies by state, from 2 to 11 years.
Despite reduced incentives, about 5 million U.S. households now use rooftop solar.

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Story summary

Rising energy costs and blackouts push homeowners to adopt solar power in the U.S.
Brian McGowan of Pennsylvania reports savings from solar with battery storage, cutting costs from $4,000 to around $150.
John Spezia of Colorado switches to solar and a heat pump, eliminating gas costs.
Experts say solar payback varies by state, from 2 to 11 years.
Despite reduced incentives, about 5 million U.S. households now use rooftop solar.