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Chris Meehan

Chris Meehan

Contributing Writer, Clean Energy

Expertise:
Clean Energy Journalism | Net Metering & Solar Economics | Published Author & Editor

Education:
Bachelor of Arts, English, Environmental Studies, & Theater, Colorado State University

About Chris Meehan

Chris Meehan is a clean energy journalist who has covered solar and renewable energy since 2010. He served as Executive Editor of SolarReviews for seven years, running its daily solar industry news desk, and his work has appeared in Popular Mechanics, Sun & Wind Energy, Backpacker, Treeline Reviews, and other publications. At EcoGen America he writes guides on net metering, solar panel costs, and how homeowners can lower the cost of going solar.

Areas of Expertise

Clean Energy Journalism

Covering solar and renewable energy since 2010; former Executive Editor of SolarReviews, running its daily industry news desk.

Net Metering & Solar Economics

Writes EcoGen America's guides on net metering, solar panel costs, and lowering the cost of going solar.

Published Author & Editor

Work published in Popular Mechanics, Sun & Wind Energy, Backpacker, Treeline Reviews, and other outlets.

Recent Articles by Chris Meehan

  • An electric meter used for net metering in a solar system
    September 10, 2026

    How Net Metering Helps Reduce the Cost of Going Solar

    A guide to understanding net-metering and related solar reimbursement programs, including net-billing, feed-in tariffs, and buy-all programs.

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