Ted Treadwell turned his water heater into a battery. His home in Santa Rosa, California, had relied on a gas-powered furnace and water heater for a quarter century to stay warm. But as the equipment ...

While eco-friendly upgrades may seem expensive, adopting a green approach doesn’t have to stretch your budget. With thoughtful planning and creative solutions, you can reduce your home’s environmental ...

Motion sensors are the perfect solution for left-on lights. They turn off automatically so you don’t waste electricity. Motion sensors are great for home security but do you know the secrets a home ...

The system is described by its creators as a cost-effective solution for water heating by storing thermal energy in fine sand. Techno-economic analysis indicated the system is economically viable for ...

If you’ve ever been in the shower when the hot water ... heating element. If an element has failed or flushing the tank didn’t change your issue, it’s time to remove the element for ...

(KERO) — AB 1156, a bill designed to help Central Valley farmers navigate water challenges and embrace ... that hinder farmland conversion to solar energy sites. The initiative supports the ...

There are other water heaters that can be even more energy efficient, though, such as solar water heaters. These heaters use solar panels to capture sunlight and convert it into energy for heat ...

In this case study, the Project Productions Institute (PPI) led the development and study process of the Sherco Solar ... Generator Replacement Interconnection can accelerate clean energy ...

No batteries means much lower costs and shipping weight, making it ideal for rural communities in arid parts of the Global ...