PG&E helps Habitat for Humanity go solar

Many eco-conscious Californians love solar power. Few can afford it.

Never mind that solar panels on a home will eventually pay for themselves by slashing the electricity bill. In a state where the median home price now stands at $586,000, many families stretch their budgets to the breaking point just to cover the mortgage.

David R. Baker, Chronicle Staff Writer

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