Renewable Energy

FHB Podcast Segment: Making Smart Investments in Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Homeowners are unsure what energy-efficient home upgrades will offer the best returns.
Rainwater Harvesting 101
There's a constant source of clean water for you to use, and all you have to do is collect it.
Practical Ways to Electrify an Old House
A heat-pump and solar-PV system transformed this 100-plus-year-old home into an energy-efficient all-electric house on its way to net-zero.
Energy Storage Enables Renewable Energy
An energy-efficiency expert makes the case for power storage technologies as critical for the adoption of grid-scale renewables.
High-Performance Demonstration Home
A designer-turned-contractor showcases the benefits of a small, all-electric, healthful home.
Building a Zero-Energy Home for Less
An Oregon design-build firm makes high performance more affordable.
Pumped Hydro is the Real Workhorse for Renewable Energy
Batteries get the most hype, but the vast majority of long-term energy storage is provided by pumped-storage hydroelectric plants.
Battery-Based Solar Storage Comes in Many Sizes
Whether you're looking for a backup energy system for your whole house or you just need enough for the essentials, find out which storage systems are out there and what will work best for you.
Power Your Home with Bidirectional Charging
As electric vehicles become more popular, learn what options you have for using them to charge your home.
Solar Energy Storage Options
Learn what the current options and trends are for battery-backed and renewable-generator backup systems, bidirectional chargers, and more.

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