Guides
Our evergreen library for solar and pool costs. Every guide is backed by a free calculator, cites primary-source data, and shows the math behind the number — so you can go from a first question to a confident decision without a sales call.
Solar guides
What solar really costs in 2026 — after the federal tax credit (25D) expired. Honest paybacks, lease vs. buy, sizing.
Solar in 2026 — Life After the Tax Credit
3What changed when the 30% federal residential solar credit (Section 25D) expired on December 31, 2025 — and whether solar still pays off in 2026.
Solar Panel Costs & Pricing
1What solar costs in 2026 by system size, state, and equipment — with the math behind every number.
Lease vs. Buy & Financing
1Cash, loan, lease, or PPA — how each path changes who claims the tax credit and what you actually pay.
Batteries & Storage
1Whether a home battery is worth it in 2026, especially under NEM 3.0-style export rates.
Net Metering & State Policy
1How your state credits the energy you export — the biggest swing factor in solar payback.
How Solar Works
2Plain-English explainers on panels, inverters, and how production actually adds up.
Equipment Comparisons
2Panel and inverter types compared on cost and performance.
Pool guides
Inground pool costs by type, size, and feature — plus what it costs to run one each month.
Pool Costs & Pricing
5What an inground pool costs in 2026 by type, size, and feature — with a transparent cost breakdown.
How Pools Work & Get Built
2How an inground pool is built, step by step, and how its pump, filter, and sanitation keep the water clean.
Pool Type Comparisons
1Gunite vs. fiberglass vs. vinyl — cost, lifespan, and the trade-offs that drive the price.
Permits, Codes & Safety
1Building permits, barrier/fence laws, and pool safety codes — and how they vary by state and town.
Upkeep & Running Costs
1What it costs to run a pool each month — chemicals, power, water, and service.
Pool Heating
2Gas vs. heat pump vs. solar — install cost and seasonal operating cost by climate.
Solar Pool Heating
1Heating a pool with solar — where the pool and solar guides connect.
Jump straight to a calculator
Already know what you need? Every guide links to one of these tools. Each runs in your browser and shows its assumptions.
- Solar Panel Cost CalculatorSatellite
Estimate solar system size, price, and payback with accurate post-25D tax logic. Analyze your actual roof via satellite.
- Solar Panel Sizing Calculator
How many solar panels do you need? Size a system from your electricity use and local sun hours.
- Solar Payback & Savings Calculator
When does solar break even? See payback period and 25-year savings against rising power prices.
- Inground Pool Cost CalculatorSatellite
Estimate inground pool cost by type, size, and features — or draw your pool on a satellite map for a footprint-accurate quote.
- Pool Maintenance Cost Calculator
What does it cost to run a pool each month? Chemicals, power, water, and service by size and sanitation type.
- Pool Heating Cost Calculator
Compare gas, heat pump, and solar pool heating — install and seasonal operating cost by climate.
- Pool Resurfacing Cost Calculator
Estimate replaster, pebble, or tile resurfacing cost from your pool's interior (wetted) area.
24 GUIDES ACROSS 7 CALCULATORS · SOLAR DATA UPDATED JUNE 2026 · POOL DATA UPDATED JUNE 2026