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Best Energy-Efficient White Noise Machines
White noise machines produce white noise and relaxing sounds to either drown out the unwanted sounds around you or create a relaxing sound for you to focus on while you relax into blissful slumber. One […]
Solar Energy Costs Trends Over Time
Solar installation costs continue to come down. Since 2010, the cost of installing solar has dropped an incredible 65%. While buying a solar installation might’ve been only for the well-to-do just a decade ago, with today’s […]
Pros and Cons of Solar Energy in 2021
If you’re considering installing solar panels on your home, it’s important to know both the pros and cons of solar energy before taking any steps. Rooftop solar is a safe, long-term investment that both helps […]
What Are The Most Efficient Solar Panels On The Market Today?
REC, Sunpower, and LG make the most efficient solar panels for home installations Not all solar panels are created equal. While standard-quality panels are generally able to convert about 18% of the sunlight that hits […]
Solar Panels Produce Far More Energy Than They Consume Says Stanford Study
Image Source: CC license via Flickr New research from Stanford University further confirms that the energy produced by solar panels far outweighs the energy needed to manufacture and install them, though the picture isn’t quite […]
Could Controlled-Fusion Usher in a New Era of Clean Energy?
Today six governments are involved in the planning and construction of what could be called “the largest international scientific undertaking in history”. Their purpose: to usher in a new era of clean, abundant energy. University […]
World’s Largest Certified Net Zero Energy Building Opens In Los Altos
The building generates more than enough electricity to meet its needs during the first full year of occupancy.
Antarctic Outpost To Use Wind, Solar Energy To Survive
Brazil’s planned Antarctic research station will use solar panels for the sunny summers and wind turbines in the long winters to supply renewable energy year-round.
Passive Vs LEED Vs Net-Zero Energy
Here’s a little help understanding differences among some of the competing standards for green building design.
Solar PV Industry Now Operating As Net Energy Producer
Even with its fantastic growth rate, solar PV, thanks to manufacturing and materials efficiency gains, is operating as a net energy producer, Stanford researchers say.
Attractive Net-Zero-Energy House On A Budget
A Seattle couple shows how to build to net-zero-energy standards economically.
How Best To Support Renewable Energy? Predictably, Ambitiously, Fairly
While government probably shouldn’t be picking technological winners and losers when it comes to renewable energy, we do need to make a clear, decisive choice.
Oregon Passive House Aims To Slash Energy Bills
Oregon’s Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, currently being built with super-insulated walls and airtight windows, is expected to have energy bills that average just $50 per year.