How to defend against rising energy costs this winter
Keeping your home toasty as the mercury drops this year will prove more expensive. How can increased grid independence (and a bit of weatherization) help keep more money in your pocket? …
In defense of small EVs
Despite being potentially more affordable, electric vehicles with smaller batteries are not capturing mainstream attention in the US. That doesn’t mean they can’t fill a niche. …
Orchestrate OS brings intelligence to home energy management
The popularity of residential solar technology and advancements in electric vehicle batteries have created new opportunities for homeowners to produce and store their own energy. But managing this energy mix on your own costs time and money. …
The value of smart grids
As smart home energy takes off, Australia provides some hints as to the changes that need to be made to decades-old infrastructure. …
EVs and their sizeable batteries can power your world
The concept is simple, but the implications are game-changing. Here’s how your next car will power your home. …
How much energy could solar provide by 2050?
The amount of electricity supplied by solar panels continues to grow in the US. Considering this trend, what kind of picture are experts painting for solar output over the next few decades? And what are some potential use cases that will help get us there? …
Why is green steel so important?
We devote a great deal of our attention to the propulsion methods of cars and trucks, but there’s a potentially more environmentally significant aspect to focus on. …
The economic benefits of clean, healthy air
Calls to recognize the effects of climate change on public health are growing in the US. How are greenhouse gases affecting the wellbeing of people nationwide, and do the benefits of renewable energy outweigh the costs? …
Why utilities in the US are doubling down on energy storage
For utilities, adding energy storage systems to their power infrastructure is a sensible way to increase grid capacity and enhance reliability. Large-scale batteries are being installed at a record pace, and there are great reasons for this. Seeing how and why grid operators around the …
Federal clean energy incentives at your disposal
As electric vehicles and residential solar enjoy favorable tailwinds, where do we stand today in terms of available federal incentives, and where may these be headed? …
