Rachel Kim

Rachel Kim

Energy Analyst

Home Energy Efficiency & Solar Readiness

Rachel Kim is a certified home energy auditor who has assessed hundreds of homes for solar readiness and efficiency. She understands that a solar installation is only as effective as the home beneath it, and her writing reflects that systems-level thinking. At Solar Home Planner, she covers energy audits, efficiency upgrades, and how to prep a home before going solar.

Articles by Rachel Kim

North Facing Solar Panels: 30% Less Efficient Than South?

7 min read

Solar Panels for Mid-Century Homes: Retrofitting 1950s-60s Houses

9 min read

Your Solar Installer Went Bankrupt: What Happens Now

7 min read

Do Solar Panels Work in Winter? What You Need to Know

7 min read

How Net Metering Changes Affect Your Solar Payback

7 min read

Balcony Solar Laws Are Going Live: What Your State Allows Now

7 min read

The Bare Minimum: What Off-Grid Solar Really Needs

8 min read

Power Your Home During Blackouts With Solar Backup

8 min read

How Long Until Solar Pays for Itself?

7 min read

Power Your RV Trips With DIY Solar Panels

8 min read

How To Legally Challenge Your HOA's Solar Denial

8 min read

Solar Batteries Hit Record Attach Rates as Federal Credit Disappears

7 min read