Renewable Energy

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.
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.
Net-Metering is How Most Solar-Powered Homes “Store” Electricity
Homeowners who install solar panels can get credit or money from their utility company for the power they send back to the grid if their state has net-metering rules in place.

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