Solar Achieves Renewable Energy Milestone
In 2023 solar energy provided more than 50% of new electricity capacity added to the US grid
40 Finalists Selected to Advance in DOE's 2024 Solar Decathlon
The US Department of Energy's annual design challenge recognizes collegiate cutting-edge, zero energy building designs
10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home
These energy-saving products can significantly lower utility costs while reducing a home's overall carbon footprint
A Look Into Microgrids—What They Are and How They Work
As state funding becomes more readily available for energy-efficient building projects, interest in residential communities that act as their own miniature power grids, otherwise known as microgrids, is on the rise
Meet the Zero Energy Ready Home Program Version 2
The latest version of the ZERH program aims to push home energy efficiency and performance to the next level
These Six Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades Are About to Get a Lot More Affordable
These all-electric home upgrades can boost a home's energy efficiency, and with the help of government subsidies, they're also more affordable than ever before
Energy Efficiency
Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum
From community installations to a push in some municipalities for all-electric building codes, interest in solar keeps growing
Solar
Record Number of Solar Panels Installed in 2020
The U.S. solar industry didn't just endure the pandemic, it thrived. Solar installations increased 43% year over year in 2020, resulting in a…
Energy Efficiency
$600 Million LEED-Certified Ski Resort Coming Soon to Colorado
A LEED-certified ski resort is coming to Snowmass, Colo., and it will house a 53-unit condo building that runs entirely on renewable electricity.…
Innovation
Scientists Create the First Transparent Solar Panels
The creation of window-like solar panels could mean a wider rollout and solar energy usage—once scientists are able to maximize the transparent…
Solar
What’s the Plan for Solar Panel Recycling?
The industry will need to start thinking about waste management solutions.
Solar
New Study Reveals Cost Effectiveness of Solar Panels
The installation of solar photovoltaic panels is appealing, but how does the return on the major investment play out? Home Innovation Research…
Solar
Net Zero Energy: The Ultimate Z.E.N. Home's Solution for Solar
The Ultimate Zero Energy Now Home takes a holistic approach to optimizing investments in renewable solar energy at production scale
Solar
New Material Could Raise Efficiency of Solar Panels
A new crystalline material called perovskite could boost the ability of solar panels to create electrical energy from sunlight. Typical silicon…
Energy Efficiency
Aaron Nitzkin on Carbon Reduction Using All-Electric Home Incentives
Aaron Nitzkin, chairman of the city of Davis, Calif.'s solar task force, weighs in on reach codes and how the municipality is using the carrot rather than the stick to encourage all-electric homes to reduce carbon emissions
Solar
Solar Panels and Batteries May Provide More Affordable Back-Up Power in California
In the long run, solar panels and batteries may provide a better value for Californians than buying a gas generator for back-up power. Solar with…
