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
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Bill Would Make Solar Panel Recycling Mandatory in Arizona
A bill in the Arizona legislature would make solar panel recycling mandatory in the state. The measure would establish a landfill ban on solar…
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California Backtracks on Solar Mandate for New Homes
California regulators approved a proposal to allow builders to construct homes without solar panels if they buy power from community shared solar…
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Myths and Misconceptions About Going Solar
As home builders prepare for California's solar mandate, solar panel installer Mark Vogel dispels the myths and misconceptions
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How Can Builders Prepare for More Solar?
More U.S. markets are adopting mandates requiring solar energy for new construction. Here are answers to common questions
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More Than Four In Ten of U.S. Homeowners Considering Installing Solar Panels
Forty six percent of U.S. homeowners say they have given serious thought to adding solar panels at their home in the past year, according to a Pew…
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Solar Is Keeping Some Lights on in California Blackout
Some Californians might be without power for as long as eight days due to utility Pacific Gas & Electric shutting down the grid to avoid…
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Can Solar Boost Home Value?
California’s requirements that all new homes have solar panels, starting in 2020 could give homeowners $19,000 in energy cost savings over 30…
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A New Apartment Complex Puts a Solar-Powered Battery in Each Unit
A new rental development in Salt Lake City is the first to put a storage battery connected to rooftop solar in each unit, creating a virtual power…
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Rising Temperatures Could Make Solar Panels Less Efficient
A recent study found that rising global temperatures could decrease the efficiency of current solar technology, CityLab reports…
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Tesla Offers Rental Solar Panels
Tesla is rolling out a program to offer a rental option for its solar panels, Curbed reports.
Launching in six states…
