Solar energy has been around for a long time now, which means it's become much more accessible to normal homeowners. With solar panels or collectors installed on your roof, you can take advantage of ...

Heating water is one of the most energy-consuming and costly household tasks. According to the Department of Energy, it makes up roughly 18% of a standard home's monthly energy budget. And if you use ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Startup Cala Systems, which makes seriously smart heat pump water heaters, has secured $5.6 million in seed funding and commercially launched its product. The round was led by the Massachusetts Clean ...

As the co-owner of a California property that has never been tied to the electric grid, I can attest to the warm feeling of self-sufficiency that comes with a functioning solar power system. We’ve ...

Solar water heaters are an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to heat water for your home. With the increasing focus on sustainable living, more and more homeowners are turning to solar water heaters ...

Solar heaters are gaining popularity worldwide due to government incentives promoting renewable energy and consumer desire to reduce utility costs. Cyprus leads in solar water heater adoption, with 93 ...

Discover how a solar heat pump system in Australia maximises efficiency. Learn to slash bills and use thermal storage as a ...

A record-breaking heat dome over the central United States is sending temperatures – and cooling bills! – soaring into triple digit territory. Luckily, there’s a readily available technology that can ...

Brien Baker, left, an architect with Simple City Studio in Amherst, talks during a recent open house at 781 Burts Pit Road in Northampton on the affordable homes’ new solar-powered heat pumps, while ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...