Solar Plus Battery Storage for Maximum Benefits
Homeowners with solar panels can increase the value of their renewable energy with a storage...
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Cost-Effective Solar Plus Storage is Here
Solar panels and a storage solution dramatically reduce utility costs at VISION House Sussex....
Kick Fossil Fuels to the Curb
The recently completed VISION House Sussex demonstration home boasts solar power with battery...
One Solar Panel To Rule All My Landscape Lighting
For under $100, I installed a smart solar controller. It grabs excess energy from an existing panel...
Why Do People Go Solar? Shade-Free Locations and Biden Incentives
In-depth interviews of two families that purchased solar for their homes offer surprising insights...
Building Grid Resilience Amid Climate Change
Three energy trends to watch in 2024. One of the things I enjoy most about living in Southern...
Product Review: DIY Solar Pool Pump (Almost) Changes the Game
I replaced my high-powered pool pump with one of the new solar models. It’s incredibly quiet and...
Hitting the Energy Efficiency Accelerator State by State
Moving the needle on energy-efficient homes depends on numerous variables. Some states are farther...
Solar-Powered Landscape Lighting Needs an Eco-Makeover (and Fast)
Although inexpensive, these short-lived products are creating mountains of e-waste and...
Consumers Demand Energy Efficiency–and are Willing to Pay for It
Recent surveys show that an energy-efficient home is valuable to consumers. We’ll break down which...
Solar Panels Enhance Midwest Home
Combining solar panels with battery energy storage makes the VISION House Sussex demonstration home...
Energy Storage Algorithm Controls Electric Use Spikes in Solar House
The road to all-electric housing starts with realistic solar and battery storage sizing. When you...
An Adaptable Energy Management System
Amid the ongoing transition toward electrification, energy management systems are becoming...
