If you’ve looked into solar in Missouri and run into pushback from your homeowners’ association, you’re not alone. We’ve had a lot of conversations that start the same way: “I want solar, but my HOA says it’s not allowed.” For the last few years, our answer has been fairly consistent. Missouri law limits how far
We've officially rang in the new year ... it's 2026, and the federal residential solar tax credit is officially gone. That’s the headline most people in the solar industry are reacting to as 2026 begins, and it’s changed the conversation in a very real way. For years, the 30% credit dominated almost every discussion about
When the 2024 election results came in, we at KC Solar were watching closely. A presidential transition always brings shifts in energy policy, and in the days immediately following the election, we published a post outlining the possibilities: the future of federal incentives was uncertain, the direction of clean energy efforts could change dramatically, and
If you’ve been following solar energy news lately, you’ve probably seen plenty of headlines about the federal solar tax credit “expiring soon.” That’s led to understandable confusion among business owners — many of whom are now wondering if they need to rush to install a commercial solar system before the end of 2025. Here’s the
Earlier this month, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released its Reliability Policy Agenda, a roadmap that outlines the policies and priorities needed to ensure solar energy can play a central role in America’s energy future. It paints a bold vision -- one where clean, affordable, and reliable energy powers homes, businesses, and entire industries.
Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. From chatbots to automated medical scans to personalized shopping recommendations, AI has gone from futuristic to everyday reality almost overnight. But behind all the innovation is something people don’t often think about — the energy it takes to power it all. While AI might feel invisible, the data centers
When people talk about the impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill, the focus usually lands on the solar tax credit. And while that’s an important piece of the puzzle for homeowners, it’s only part of the story. This bill reaches far beyond individual households, reshaping incentives for businesses, putting more pressure on an already
If you’re a Kansas resident, brace yourself — electricity rates are climbing yet again. Evergy’s newest round of projects comes with a hefty price tag, and customers will be the ones paying for it. For many households, this is just another addition to a long list of rate hikes over the years. While utilities frame
Summer heat is bad enough. But for Missouri residents, things might get even hotter when the electricity bill arrives. According to a recent article from KCTV5, the Missouri Public Service Commission has just approved Evergy Missouri West’s plans to construct several new energy facilities, including three natural gas-fired power plants and two solar farms. The
According to a recent article from local news source FOX4 KC, renewable energy has officially reached a global tipping point. The United Nations reports that solar and wind power are not only booming -- they're also becoming the cheapest forms of new electricity generation worldwide. That’s great news for the planet. But what does it
