How Do Earthships Work?
An Earthship home is a type of passive solar house that is made of both natural and upcycled materials (such as earth-packed tires). Earthships can be completely off-grid or partially off-grid. Earthships can be built
Ground-Mounted Solar Panels: What You Should Know (2021)
Although you may think of solar energy and picture black boxes on a rooftop, solar panels can be installed on many types of surfaces. If you have a large enough piece of land that is not
Energy secretary visits Berkeley, touting app to speed up solar permits
The Biden administration wants to get more Americans to install solar panels by making the permitting process faster and easier. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and a slate of Bay Area officials came to a
How are Solar Panels Made and What are they Made of?
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,
Know this before buying solar panels
Solar panels provide emissions-free energy, reducing your carbon footprint. Their popularity skyrocketed in 2020 with a 43% increase in gigawatts compared to 2019. With countries adopting clean energy measures to slow the growing risks of climate change, it's
Buildings: Using the least Energy Possible.
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
Small Changes to Save Power
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
How Solar Panels Work
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
Wastewater to Generate Electricity
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
The Best Air Conditioners on Solar Power for 2021
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