Renewable Energy

Homeowners are unsure what energy-efficient home upgrades will offer the best returns.

There's a constant source of clean water for you to use, and all you have to do is collect it.

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.

An energy-efficiency expert makes the case for power storage technologies as critical for the adoption of grid-scale renewables.

A designer-turned-contractor showcases the benefits of a small, all-electric, healthful home.

An Oregon design-build firm makes high performance more affordable.

Batteries get the most hype, but the vast majority of long-term energy storage is provided by pumped-storage hydroelectric plants.

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.

As electric vehicles become more popular, learn what options you have for using them to charge your home.

Learn what the current options and trends are for battery-backed and renewable-generator backup systems, bidirectional chargers, and more.