There has been an enormous amount of conversation about the federal Affordable Care Act since its passage three years ago, and sadly there has been a great deal of misinformation conveyed.

Homeowners have many options when it comes to going green, but one Ahwatukee Foothills family discovered with the right company they could install solar panels on their home for no up-front cost and see immediate savings.

Arizona is near the bottom of all states when it comes to spending money on public education, according to a new report.

Good news for homeowners: You’re not going to lose your state rebate of up to $600 a year if you forget to check your mail.

As the weather heats up and homeowners get ready to jump in the pool, many are just becoming aware of a new law that may cost them a lot more to replace a broken pool pump.

The Valley of the Sun YMCA, the state’s oldest nonprofit, is going high-tech by partnering with Scout Solar, a Tempe business, to bring 1.6 megawatts of energy to 16 locations, three of which are in the East Valley.

The Valley of the Sun YMCA, the state’s oldest nonprofit, is going high-tech by partnering with Scout Solar, a Tempe business, to bring 1.6 megawatts of energy to 16 locations, three of which are in the East Valley.

Arizona lawmakers have been hard at work trying to stop a confusing affidavit from going out with property evaluations this year, and so far it’s working.

Mesa is preparing to bolster incentives to residents and businesses who want to cut their electric bills by installing solar panels.

Mesa is preparing to bolster incentives to residents and businesses who want to cut their electric bills by installing solar panels.

A “jobs bill” passed last year aims to create more jobs in Arizona, but it may cost careless homeowners up to $600.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA just got a little greener.

Community solar One Block Off the Grid announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind solar group rebate for Arizona homeowners.

Community solar One Block Off the Grid announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind solar group rebate for Arizona homeowners. The program offers a rebate to participants based on the total number of Arizona households that go solar within a 90-day period.

Since Jim Stack bought his new Nissan six months ago, he’s come to enjoy watching fuel prices bounce around.

Most Valley residents will open their next electric bill with dread as they await sticker shock from the record heat in August, but not Joe Rapacilo.

Plans to build two of the Valley’s largest tourism attractions — the Waveyard water park and the Gaylord resort — are being pushed back as their owners continue to suffer the recession’s aftermath.

Salt River Project is offering more than $11 million in energy-efficiency rebates for businesses of all sizes, an increase of nearly 40 percent over last year.

Salt River Project is offering more than $11 million in energy-efficiency rebates for businesses of all sizes, an increase of nearly 40 percent over last year.

For many Valley homeowners, poorly insulated homes and inefficient air conditioning systems mean summer starts a little earlier and sometimes lasts well into the fall. Aging homes not equipped to handle the intense summer heat, including many in the Sun Cities, not only can drain homeowners’ pocketbooks, but also their energy.

A "jobs bill" passed last month aims to create more jobs in Arizona, but it may cost careless homeowners up to $600.

A "jobs bill" passed last month aims to create more jobs in Arizona, but it may cost careless homeowners up to $600.