Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

(TNS) — Maine is set to receive more than $65 million from Washington for "smart grid" technology to more quickly connect solar panels and wind turbines to the electricity systems of Central Maine ...

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 ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

This momentum means more renewable power for households and businesses. Large-scale solar farms like Oradea can lower energy ...

It's a "merchant operation," meaning it doesn’t depend on government subsidies or long-term power-purchase agreements.

The farm-to-table movement has changed the way many people look at food. But these days the agriculture business can be more than just growing and harvesting vegetables and grains. Many farmers are ...

The solar eclipse is going to cut into renewable energy supply — that means more pollution when fossil fuels pick up the slack. The solar eclipse is going to cut into renewable energy supply — that ...

Not long ago, the low hum of diesel-powered generators permeated throughout Sheder Refugee Camp. Though the generators provided some access to electricity, it was costly to operate, inconsistent, only ...

In a state known for its sunshine, Colorado homeowners have been struggling to go solar this year. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission found the utility company facing the majority of customer ...