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A Midwest home with rooftop solar panels framed by mature trees, with a newly planted young tree in the yard
Today is Arbor Day, and here in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, we love our trees. Mature oaks, maples and sycamores are a big part of what makes our neighborhoods feel like home. They’re also one of the most common reasons homeowners assume they can’t go solar. “My yard is full […]
An Indianapolis-area home with rooftop solar panels on a sunny spring day
Indiana has been talking about electric bills a lot this year. On April 6, Gov. Mike Braun held a ceremonial signing for House Enrolled Act 1002, a major utility law passed during the 2026 legislative session. He had signed it into law on February 26. If you’re an Indiana homeowner, […]
Rooftop solar panels on a Midwest home under dramatic spring storm clouds with sunlight breaking through
Severe weather season got an early, busy start this month. Tornado watches stretched across the Ohio Valley on March 11, and more damaging storms rolled through Kentucky and southern Indiana on March 15 and 16. Our thoughts are with the communities that were hit hard. When storms like these hit, […]
Homeowner checking solar production on a phone in a backyard with rooftop solar panels and early spring blossoms
Daylight saving time started this past Sunday, and suddenly it’s light out at dinner again. Solar owners are noticing something else, too: the numbers in their monitoring apps are starting to climb. Spring is solar’s comeback season. It’s also the perfect time for a quick once-over of your system. The […]
A Kentucky brick home with rooftop solar panels on a clear late-winter afternoon
Last year, we told you that Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) had asked to raise their rates. (Here’s our original post on the proposal.) Now we know how it turned out. On February 16, 2026, the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) approved new rates for both […]
Close-up of a flashed solar mounting bracket on an asphalt shingle roof during installation
After last month’s ice storm, a lot of homeowners across our area have been up in the attic with a flashlight or on the phone with a roofer. So it’s no surprise that one of the most common questions we’re hearing right now is: “If I put solar panels on […]
A homeowner checks a fully charged home battery on a phone while an ice storm coats the trees outside
A major winter storm is moving into our region this weekend. Forecasters are warning of heavy snow, sleet and damaging ice, especially across Kentucky and southern Indiana, with winter storm warnings in effect across much of the area. Ice on trees and power lines is what typically causes long outages, […]
Homeowner reviewing a year of electric bills at a kitchen table to estimate solar panel needs
January is a good month to answer one of the most common questions we hear: “How many solar panels would my house need?” Here’s why the timing works. With 2025 behind us, you now have a full year of electric bills, and those bills hold most of the answer. In […]
A suburban Midwest home with rooftop solar panels and a "For Sale" sign in the front yard
When homeowners think about going solar, the first thing on their mind is usually their electric bill. But there’s another question that comes up just as often: “If I sell my house someday, will solar help or hurt?” It’s a smart question, especially if you might move in the next […]
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Power Installation
Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Power Installation Everything Midwest homeowners want to know before going solar Thinking about going solar but have a few questions? You’re not alone. At Icon Solar, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana understand how solar works, what it […]