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What are Utility ‘Demand Charges’ and how to handle as a homeowner?
Demand is the rate at which energy is used, typically measured in kilowatts. Consider, for example, a 100-watt light bulb. In ten hours, this bulb will consume 1 kWh; throughout that period, the...
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Utility Net Metering Under Attack In Arizona and Cali. Why should you care?
Since 2005, all public electric companies in the United States have been required by the Energy Policy Act to make net metering available to their customers. Net metering allows customers who generate...
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Solar Decathlon by The U.S. Department Of Energy
The future of sustainable living is showcased at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, an international competition that challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate...
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New York Solar Boom
New York is currently undergoing a boom in the adoption of solar power thanks to the efforts of Governor Cuomo and other officials. In 2013, development capacity surged to four times that of the...
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Cooking With Solar Energy
One of the most exciting new cooking technologies harnesses an energy source that is billions of years old. Solar powered cooking, or the practice of using the sun as an energy source to cook food, is...
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Solar Genius – Solar Shingles
Solar power has always had 2 obstacles standing in the way of it taking over as a main energy source for residential homes. Price and attractiveness have long caused homeowners to hold solar power at...
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Off-Grid vs. Grid-Tied Installations
There are different types of solar installation. Perhaps the most romanticized type is the completely off-grid solar system — the only choice for a house situated in a remote area. This system...
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A look at High Thermal Mass (HTM) homes in warm and cold climates.
The topic of High Thermal Mass homes is generating a lot of buzz lately, and that has many people wondering if it is just hype or something real? What is thermal mass? Thermal mass is simply a solid...
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10 Ways To Lower Your Electric Bill
Since utilities represent a big chunk of household expenses, everyone wants to save money with a lower electric bill. From harnessing solar energy to cooking with a crock pot, people everywhere are...
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Solar Celebrity Profile – President Obama
President Obama was first elected in 2008, and again in 2012. He has been a leading advocate of solar power since the beginning of his administration. As the first U.S. president to emphasize the need...
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