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If you're considering a switch to solar, then the first big decision you'll need to make is how you want to access this cheap, clean, abundant energy source.
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These two solar energy options could save you tens of thousands of dollars — here's everything to know about making the switch

  • Home Home

What should you keep in a wildfire 'go bag' in case of emergency? This checklist can help you pack

  • Outdoors Outdoors

Here are the best ways to help victims of the Southern California wildfires

  • Home Home

How much do solar panels cost in 2025? Experts are urging homeowners to install while prices are near record lows

  • Business Business

The government is giving businesses enormous tax benefits to install solar panels — you could get over 50% off

  • Tech Tech

Results from 'Go Back' program suggest promising future for grid-connected residential solar power systems — here's how you can get money to install backup power


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COOL BRANDS

"This is the beginning of a new era of travel."
  • Business Business

Delta announces innovative plans for its next 100 years of air travel: 'Woven into every decision that we make'

This a significant step for battery-supported induction technology.
  • Business Business

This startup has a secret weapon that could save you thousands for your kitchen: 'Gives you that magic ... without having to upgrade your whole home's [system]'

"You can do that online in minutes, without talking to anybody."
  • Home Home

How the Expedia of home heat and AC helps homeowners save money with free live energy advisers: 'It's about peace of mind'

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LATEST STORIES

This case shows how bitcoin mining can be done in a socially and environmentally responsible way.
  • Business Business

A massive volcano is responsible for mining 474 bitcoin in El Salvador — here's how

"My tip to you is looking at stuff you got with new eyes."
  • Home Home

Homeowner struggling to downsize seeks advice on decluttering: 'I've kind of hit a wall'

"Gas stoves release particulates into the air, which could irritate existing respiratory issues."
  • Home Home

Homeowner sparks heated debate after listing pros and cons of gas versus electric stoves: 'I ... hate it'

"There is still time to correct it."
  • Business Business

Investigation catches officials approving deadly substances for widespread use: 'Staggering losses.'

"Community engagement is critical to the success of environmental initiatives."
  • Business Business

Next-gen food company teams up with apparel brand to rescue threatened plants: 'What a fantastic project'

"The key to preventing pests is staying on the offense, not the defense."
  • Home Home

Gardener shares surprising way to keep pests off strawberries: 'It works'

It's possible that Walmart will come back to the table.
  • Business Business

Walmart admits it's falling short of bold promises to Americans — here's why that should alarm consumers

"We can shield consumers from volatile gas prices while delivering abundant, affordable energy."
  • Business Business

Multibillion-dollar project set to revolutionize power generation and reduce consumer costs receives green light: 'Today's announcement brings us closer'

"We were really on this mission to try to find a material that was truly regenerative."
  • Tech Tech

Architects swear by natural material making waves in construction industry: 'I really want to see it taken much further into the mainstream'

One person's voice can help build a better future.
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Meet the 13-year-old girl set to change the world with her courageous stand: 'My rights as a child ... are at jeopardy'

It's pretty impressive that all they pay is $150 a month for that amount of space.
  • Home Home

Woman shares simple switch that slashed her electricity bill by hundreds: 'That's awesome'

"It looked like nothing could have possibly survived that."
  • Home Home

Homeowner sheds light on why 'miracle' home may have survived Los Angeles wildfire: 'I thought we had lost the house'

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