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By: Brian Pettepiece
Bainbridge Island, Washington has another project to be proud of—a 71-kilowatt community PV installation.
Solar Electricity
By: Randy Richmond
Can lithium-ion technology handle the energy demands of off-grid renewable energy systems?
Solar Electricity
A performance validation test
By: Bill Hoffer
Before you connect, commission. Learn how the pros verify a PV system’s safety and check its initial performance.
Solar Electricity
By: Chuck Marken
Consider these costs and benefits of expanding your domestic solar water heating system to serve your space-heating needs.
Solar Water Heating
Author with vehicle
By: Brad Berman
How much does an electric vehicle cost to drive? Brad Berman runs the numbers on fueling costs for his Nissan Leaf.
Vehicles
By: Andy Kerr
Fluorescent lights, including compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), contain small amounts of elemental mercury vapor. Should you care?
Home Efficiency
Solar Electricity
Beginner
A nonprofit with a mission of “Light in every home, clean air in every kitchen, power in every hand.”
Solar Electricity
Beginner
Washington's Silicon Energy has released an enhanced, next-generation version of its Cascade PV module.
Home Efficiency
Intermediate
Whole-house energy monitors help you check your electricity consumption and identify your home’s electricity hogs.
6 comments 1 month 2 weeks ago by john gorman
Solar Electricity
Beginner
Featuring a factory-integrated Exeltech microinverter and no exposed DC wiring.
Solar Electricity
Beginner
Grading the 50 U.S. states on the effectiveness of their net-metering and interconnection practices.
Vehicles
Beginner
Author with vehicle
How much does an electric vehicle cost to drive? Brad Berman runs the numbers on fueling costs for his Nissan Leaf.
5 comments 4 months 2 days ago by Michael Welch
Home Efficiency
Beginner
Building an energy-efficient home is a smart choice, for your wallet and the planet—so why is it getting short shrift from many banks and appraisers?
Solar Electricity
Beginner
Bainbridge Island, Washington has another project to be proud of—a 71-kilowatt community PV installation.
Home Efficiency
Beginner
Fluorescent lights, including compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), contain small amounts of elemental mercury vapor. Should you care?
Vehicles
Beginner
San Francisco’s Crissy Field electric vehicle charging station started with a spark of an idea from Adopt a Charger.
Solar Electricity
Beginner
Methods to determine the PV array size needed for a specific kWh production goal that you’d like to meet.
2 comments 1 month 3 weeks ago by Justine Sanchez
Home Efficiency
Beginner
Before you buy a new water heater, consider these strategic products and tips for reducing your water-heating energy use.

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