Using a solar water heater can save a household significant money and help reduce local and regional emissions that cause air pollution. Although they do require a ...

The days are getting longer, and I’m thinking I ought to make use of those extra rays to help the environment. The big decision seems to be between a solar electric system and a solar water heater.

Heating water is one of the most energy-consuming and costly household tasks. According to the Department of Energy, it makes up roughly 18% of a standard home's monthly energy budget. And if you use ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

About 20% of a home’s energy use goes toward water heating, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. If you’re looking to save on energy for financial or environmental reasons, you might consider ...

As the co-owner of a California property that has never been tied to the electric grid, I can attest to the warm feeling of self-sufficiency that comes with a functioning solar power system. We’ve ...

French startup Ecojoko is expanding its home energy management offering with a dedicated contactor to control electric water heaters. “The first tests with real users took place this summer, and we ...

Baran Yildiz receives funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and RACE for 2030, an industry-led cooperative research centre Hossein Saberi receives funding from the Australian ...