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An AC unit and mini-split unit.

Home

Connecticut homeowner tracked 4 winters after ditching oil, and mini-split use barely changed

A white Volkswagen ID.3 EV.

Tech

Used VW ID.3 buyer sees 100.3% battery health, but owners say the figure can fool shoppers

A red BYD Seal.

Tech

BYD Seal owner loses speedometer to blacked-out dash, tries every reset before service

A Nissan Leaf.

Tech

Nissan Leaf owner using gas-powered rental says even idling with AC on now feels like 'wasting' fuel

A wooden pergola.

Home

Delaware homeowner asks about adding deck panels, and solar installer says it won't pay off

A Tesla Powerwall energy storage unit mounted on a wall alongside electrical equipment.

Home

Homeowner got a free Powerwall 3, then learned it only backs up half the house

Parking spaces designated for hybrid and electric vehicles, marked with green paint and signage.

Tech

Building gives EVs and hybrids the best spots with no chargers, and commenters ask why

An electric pickup truck displayed at a automotive exhibition.

Tech

EV owners tracked a regular week, then put charging, gas, and solar side by side

A farm tractor.

Tech

Farmer dreams of an all-EV fleet, then hits the tractor problem: 3,000 kWh a day

Tech

A 78-year-old loved his new Mach-E, but charger apps, dealer support, and keys failed

An outdoor air conditioning unit mounted against a brick wall.

Home

UK homeowner spent over $30,000 on a heat pump, then one missing meter left its performance in limbo

A person installs solar panels on a roof under a clear blue sky.

Home

Oregon homeowner buys 19-kW solar system to slash an $11,000 annual power-and-fuel tab