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Q: I’m interested in installing solar panels on my Texas home, but I would like to know if they’re worth the investme...
Highlights The typical range to install a Tesla Solar Roof is from $60,000 to $150,000, while the national average c...
Switching to solar has a medley of benefits for homeowners and the environment—even in states such as Illinois that h...
Q: I heard that installing solar panels on a house can help save on energy costs. My house receives direct sunlight f...
Homeowners looking to install solar panels in their homes may feel overwhelmed by choosing an installation company. H...
With the escalating cost of energy and growing concerns about climate change, an increasing number of homeowners are ...
This is the third installment of Bob Vila’s Most Valuable Projects of 2023, a month-long series featuring high-ROI ho...
For years, Hawaii residents have been reliant on imported energy, which results in higher costs for residents. But wi...
With the ever-rising cost of energy and concern about climate change, more and more homeowners are considering renewa...
Summertime is fun time, but it also comes with bouts of extreme heat in many areas. That often leads to increased dem...
Highlights The typical cost range to install solar shingles on a roof is from $35,000 to $75,000, with a national av...
Solar panels can provide homeowners with clean, renewable energy to power their homes, but given the high cost of the...
Solar power offers numerous benefits, including reduced energy bills, fewer carbon emissions, and even a potential in...
Massachusetts doesn’t come to mind as the sunniest state—but it’s ranked 10th in the country for adopting solar power...
With 130 miles of coastline and over 200 days of sunshine per year, it’s no surprise that New Jersey ranks eighth in ...
Those in Colorado who want access to clean renewable energy or who want to ditch the grid altogether are in luck. Col...
Thanks to favorable geography and climate, California homeowners can harvest clean electricity from sunshine while re...
When updating or improving a home, saving energy and money are always top of mind—but when there's a hefty tax credit...
If there is one thing that Arizona has to offer, it’s sunshine. The clear, dry air and southern latitude set up plent...
Georgia is one of the sunniest states in America and a great place to collect solar electricity. As components become...
Texas is the fourth sunniest state in America and fertile ground for solar electricity generation. As prices drop and...
Florida is one of the sunniest states in the U. S. , so upgrading to solar home energy sounds like a natural choice. ...
When installing off-grid solar power, a solar charge controller (or solar regulator) will function as the brain of yo...
Increasing energy efficiency statewide can reduce emissions, including greenhouse gas and other pollutants. Energy ef...
Many homeowners are intrigued by the idea of installing solar panels on their property. Not only can solar panels hel...
As utility costs continue to skyrocket, it’s helpful to find ways to save money on electric bills. One way is using s...
Investing in a solar system for the home is a great way to save on costly electric bills, though the initial cost of ...
Although solar panels are still on the pricey side, they're beginning to come down in cost, and their quality is incr...
Home wind turbines provide a way to independently generate power. They typically contain three blades and use the wi...
Opportunities AboundIt’s a great time to find a job. Economic recovery and a demand for housing have created a hot re...
As more people look to reduce their energy consumption and rely on more sustainable methods of getting the power they...
Solar panels have become increasingly popular for meeting home energy needs. By absorbing sunlight, they create a cur...
Q: I’m interested in installing a solar panel system for my home, but I don’t know much about solar panels. How effec...
Q: I’m thinking about investing in a solar panel system to use for my home. What are the advantages of solar energy?A...
With a little ingenuity, you can warm a cold swimming pool without having to spend thousands of dollars on an expensive pool heater.
Highlights The typical price range for solar panels is from $18,100 to $35,064, with a national average cost of $26,...
Solar pool covers absorb the sun’s heat and transfer it to the water, warming either above-ground or inground pools t...
Even a small deck or yard can make warm weather much more enjoyable because you can move meals outside, sit under the...
A personal solar panel lets you enjoy the freedom of the great outdoors without worrying about your camping gear or y...
Solar string lights illuminate your outdoor space while adding sparkle and whimsy, creating a pleasant atmosphere for...
Solar chargers are becoming more portable, lightweight, and undeniably handy. Perfect for camping, they’re also usefu...
The terms "environmentally friendly," "ecological," and "green" are thrown around a lot these days, but there is no denying that many Americans are earnestly sear...
The desire for renewable energy has never been higher, which has made solar power more popular than ever. Yet, while ...
The New American Home for 2014, nestled in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, is an “idea house” showcasing new tren...
Heating and cooling accounts for more than half of the energy use in a typical U. S. home—about 54 percent of your ut...
Solar electric systems are appearing on more and more rooftops across America, but their pace of adoption has not bee...
For anyone interested in the developing field of solar power, today’s a big day. Starting today, the U. S. Department...
Backyards and sunshine go together like hot dogs and mustard. So do these cool new solar gadgets designed to provide light, sound and added convenience to outdoor...
Solar energy can be used to do all sorts of work around the house, from providing electricity for lights and applianc...
Unlike photovoltaic systems, which convert the sun’s energy into electricity, active solar thermal systems transform ...
Solar or photovoltaic systems are an increasingly popular way to offset rising utility bills — just place them in the...
Interested in solar power but not sure where to start? Solar panels are becoming increasingly available to the averag...
Today, September 14th, is the kickoff of the 2012 Solar Decathlon, and this year it’s being held in sunny Spain. List...
If you have a south-facing roof without solar panels on it, you’re probably paying too much for hot water. LISTENList...
Solar Energy: Demand GrowsWhen photovoltaics (PV) or the conversion of solar energy to electric power came on the sce...
Reduce Fuel, Save Money If you have a south-facing roof, you're probably paying too much for hot water. Over a millio...
Work is being done on the roof—laying Deck-Armor and installing metal roofing and photovoltaic panels. Bob talks with Jeff Wolf from GroSolar about the photovolta...
Bob talks with Robert Rainey of PJ Overhead Door as the new and improved garage door panels and tracks are installed on the Norwell home.
Bob visits the South Bronx, NY, where Habitat for Humanity has partnered with private developer Les Bluestone to create a green oasis for low-income families that...
Architect Mary Kennedy and Bob tour her Georgian Colonial family home in Westchester County, NY. After a flood ruined the house, the challenge was to salvage and ...
Bob visits with architect Alan Shope who has built a unique earth-bermed house at his farm in Upstate New York.
Bob talks with Deane Evans (from the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing) and Ren Anderson (from the National Renewable Engergy Laboratory) about phot...
Bob visits the Global Solar factory in Tucson, AZ to see how they company manufactures its unique solar-electric (photovoltaic) devices.
