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Solar panels on a balcony.

Tech

New Yorkers in apartments could soon plug solar panels into their wall outlets to cut bills

A progress montage showing two scenes: construction work in a forest and a woman joyfully standing outside a finished home.

Home

Gen Z woman leaves apartment, builds a 300-square-foot tiny home on her parents' land for $45,000

A wind turbine blade lies on dry ground.

Tech

The world's biggest wind turbine just joined China's grid — and one unit can power 55,000 homes

A solar panel structure over a elementary school playground.

Tech

Elementary school joins district solar push with project expected to save nearly $2 million on energy bills

People showing a solar panel in a lab.

Tech

New solar module squeezes more power from every square foot, setting world record

A modern heat pump unit placed beside a building's exterior wall with mulch landscaping.

Tech

IEA says heat pumps are cheaper than gas boilers in most EU countries, with savings up to $900

Solar panels arranged in rows on a sandy area under a clear blue sky.

Tech

Judge says Minnesota co-op cannot cut tribal casino's power over 2.5-megawatt solar array

A balcony with solar panels and potted plants, set against a backdrop of lush green trees.

Tech

California moves a step closer to legalizing plug-in solar, with no permit required

A metal bridge with intricate supports at sunset, reflecting over a river with city buildings in the background.

Home

Nashville families brace for summer power bills up to $35 higher as heat drives costs up 8.5%

A home with solar panels on the roof.

Tech

Homeowners opt for solar and battery backups as utilities continue to raise rates

A tattooed vendor serves customers in a tropical setting at a food stall named "Swallow."

Tech

New Zealand hits 94.5% renewable power as solar surges

A house with rooftop solar panels, surrounded by mature pine trees.

Tech

Solar paired with batteries claimed 91% of new US power capacity in Q1 2026