Latest Home energy articles
Electricity bills can be a huge expense. Understanding your home energy usage can help you reduce consumption and lower your home energy costs.
Fiber optic solar lighting uses natural sunlight to illuminate homes and cuts energy costs. Should you consider installing these instead of solar panels?
Written by Michael Cheng
Learn what to look for on your electric bill and why those terms can help you be a more informed electric consumer.
Written by Ana Almerini
Can you use a generator if you have solar panels and the power goes out? Read on to find out!
Written by Catherine Lane
A guide to home energy audits, including how much they cost, how you can perform them yourself, and whether or not they’re worth it.
Written by Catherine Lane
Project Sunroof is a software developed by Google that allows homeowners to get general information about solar panel installations based on location
Written by Ana Almerini
Solar windows can filter sunlight through them and turn it into usable energy. While not yet commercially available, they are being heavily researched.
Written by Ana Almerini
Solar tubes run from the roof to the ceiling, brightening your home with daylight affordable and efficiently. Read to learn about solar tubes for your home.
Written by Dan Hahn
Time of Use rates change the price of electricity based on demand during the day. Electricity is cheapest when not many people are using it, late at night.
Written by Ben Zientara