When it comes to renewable energy at home, solar panels are often the first option that comes to mind, leaving homeowners with the choice between monocrystalline or polycrystalline solar panels, and ...

Welcome to our series answering reader questions and concerns about how to cut the utility company cord. I currently use wood to heat my off-grid home but would like to figure out my options for using ...

Do solar panels add value to a house and help sell the property? - Solar panels don’t just cut your energy bills; they can also boost your home’s resale appeal. Here’s how much value solar panels can ...

Solar water heaters, which are generally used in tandem with electric or natural-gas heaters, can knock 50 to 80 percent off your water-heating costs, the Department of Energy and industry sources say ...

An analysis by Eon and Aachen University shows how quickly heat pumps with and without photovoltaic systems and storage pay for themselves in different types of homes, also in comparison to gas ...

Researchers from China have proposed to combine solar-air source heat pumps (SASHP) with sand-based thermal floor storage in rural clean heating renovation projects. “In rural areas where economic ...

Today's smart thermostats make controlling your home's climate easier than ever. Simply set a prerecorded schedule for when ...