Solar
Solar is helping schools save big. Your district could be next.
Nearly 9,000 K-12 schools nationwide have installed solar panels. Here’s how you can help your district tap into the cheap, clean energy source.
By Akielly Hu .
Electrified Life | Demystifying home electrification
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Electrification
Getting a heat pump took some effort. Here’s what I learned.
Millions of Americans will have to switch out their boilers and furnaces for heat pumps in the years to come. These are my main takeaways from getting one.By Dan McCarthy .
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Carbon-free buildings
Are solar water heaters worth it? Here’s what to consider.
New data from the IRS shows an uptick of interest in the appliances, which provide one pathway to cutting the carbon footprint of water heating.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
3 ways to speed up home efficiency and electrification upgrades
Detroit-based energy-efficiency contractor Carla Walker-Miller sees huge potential for electrifying homes equitably. But it’s going to take work to break barriers.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Solar
How to protect yourself against solar scams
Scams in the solar industry are rare but on the rise. Here are six ways to ensure your solar deal is fair.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Battery-powered induction stoves could be the future of clean cooking
This latest technical innovation, now starting to ship, means you can use an electric range with just a standard 120-volt outlet.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Energy efficiency
Weatherization can keep you cool this summer — and warm next winter
Insulating, weatherstripping, and sealing your home could make it much more energy efficient, keeping you comfy for less money while helping out the grid.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Fossil fuels
Just how bad are gas appliances for your health?
It's not all about the climate. There are loads of reasons to ditch gas stoves and appliances — and health concerns may be at the top of the list.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Electrification
Ask these 7 questions before you buy a home battery
Rooftop solar combined with a battery can turn your home into a mini clean energy power plant. Here’s how to figure out if a home battery is right for you.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Batteries
Is adding a battery to your rooftop solar worth it? Here’s how to decide
Although expensive upfront, batteries can help you get through power outages and lower your utility bills. Federal and local incentives can sweeten the deal.By Alison F. Takemura .
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