Is it economical to use solar power yet or is the technology still priced to high?

I’d like to use solar power for the house i’m about to build. Either for some of it or all solar powered. Is it somewhat economical now. I also live in louisiana it is very humid and rains a decent amount, so how will that affect power and parts.
my home will probably be about 1600 [...]

What is the lowest priced Energy Star rated window available today?

This would be for new construction and I prefer double paned, double hungs or sliders in a charcoal gray or dark bronze color for exterior and interior.

What are some real, effective, and reasonably priced energy saving systems for a new construction house?

Building a new house in a year or so. I would like to make it as green as possible, but it has to look like a conventional house (no massive solar panels or windmills) and I won’t spend a fortune on fringe technology that has no real-world returns. What’s the best bang for [...]