After spending over $700 a month on electricity, I decided to build my own solar system. A company had quoted me $90,000 for a smaller installation, which wasn't feasible. Through research, I ...

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Ben Edgerly Walsh of Vermont Public Interest Research Group showing legislative committee members the plug-in solar system on Jan. 7, 2026. Photo courtesy Anne Watson/CNS Kate Kampner is a reporter ...