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Interconnected devices for the home are getting a lot of attention at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Researchers looking at sales records of nearly 23,000 homes have concluded that buyers are willing to pay $15,000 more for a house with an average-size photovoltaic system.

In Maine's southernmost town, plan on spending a couple of days in line if you want to be sure of snagging a building permit.

Separate groups of representatives have approached two federal agencies with questions about sales pitches from solar leasing companies. Are consumers getting a square deal?

The Department of Energy hopes to see a 5% market share for zero-energy-ready homes by the year 2020.

A new model, available later this year, will work with either Apple or Android devices. The price has not been announced.

The company says the new insulating agent and refrigerant has a drastically lower global-warming potential than industry standards.

A researcher finds strict building codes in California have failed to lower energy consumption while adding thousands to construction costs

Warning that radon kills thousands of people annually, the government agency urges more people to test their homes

Researchers explore how age affects attitudes about a more interactive electric grid: saving money vs. saving energy