As solar energy becomes increasingly popular for residential use, you've probably had a few neighbors install solar panels and may even be thinking of getting a system for your own home. But before adopting this technology,
Imagining the climate-proof home in the US: using the least energy possible from the cleanest sources. Solar energy use will become more common as power use becomes smarter and more automated. Dealing with the climate
SIMPLE CHANGES IN YOUR HOME WILL LOWER YOUR POWER BILL AND MAKE THE WORLD HEALTHIER. YOU TURN OFF LIGHTS YOU’RE NOT USING and try to keep the AC hovering near 78 degrees during the
Interested in making the switch to solar energy, but not sure how solar panels work? Understanding household renewable energy systems can make it easier to find the best solar panels for your home. Many homeowners are
Whether wastewater is full of “waste” is a matter of perspective. “Why is it waste?” asked Zhen He, a professor at Washington University in St. Louis. “It’s organic materials,” he said, and those can
If you're looking to keep cool this summer, you may be looking for a new air conditioning unit. Whether you're looking for a standalone AC unit or a central heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
Whether you're installing a DIY solar panel system or having a top solar company handle the details, you'll want to choose the best solar panels for your home. But with so many options, it can be hard to
A controversial dam project could be avoided (and save billions) by merely replacing water heaters en masse. here's widespread agreement that in order to wean humanity off of climate-altering fossil fuels, we should switch
Canadian companies are starting to make transparent, coloured panels designed to protect the building. When you walk through the sun-filled atrium of the Edmonton Convention Centre or glimpse the dramatic sloped roof of the
When Mike Rain and his wife purchased their new house from Tri Pointe Homes at Bloom at Green Valley in Fairfield, Calif., in April 2020, they went from paying $50 to $80 per month for electricity
