As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, it's the perfect season to think about harnessing that energy for your home. Amid the environmental concerns, electricity costs are climbing and ...

Trying to figure out if it's worth it to install solar panels? Doing some math will tell you how much you could save. As energy costs continue to rise, you might be looking for a way to save money on ...

In some ways, installing solar panels is unlike other home improvement projects. Adding renewable energy sources to your house has an aspect of social good to it, because you’re using cleaner energy ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Adding solar panels (and by extension, an entire system) to your home often provides two distinct benefits: Lower electricity bills and an increase in the home's overall value. However the process can ...

Driving an Electric vehicle is one way to help reduce the impact you have on the planet, but did you know that you can take ...

If you’re deciding whether to install solar panels on your home, return on investment (ROI) is an important concept to be aware of. Simply put, your ROI is the amount of money you can expect to save ...

Rising energy prices and new tax incentives for green home improvements this year are heating up interest in solar. Experts say it’s a good time for many homeowners to harness solar energy. Though ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...