Saving with solar: How a veteran, a retiree and a church each reduced their electric bills by more than $1,000 a year

Neighbour saving locals hundreds on bills by helping with home energy upgrades

Scott Watson, a former RAF military analyst, is helping householders on the island of Cumbrae insulate their homes and install solar panels.

Saving with solar: How a veteran, a retiree and a church each reduced their electric bills by more than $1,000 a year

Saving with solar: How a veteran, a retiree and a church each reduced their electric bills by more than $1,000 a year If you’ve noticed your electric bill has shot up in the last few years, you’re not alone. Average electricity prices in the U.S. are rising faster than inflation. But not everyone is feeling the pinch. Across the country, homeowners, renters, schools, religious institutions and others have found they can save a bundle of cash wit…