Switching to a solar electric system requires an energy-conscious mindset. Looking to go off-grid? Or just looking for ways to reduce electricity consumption at home to ensure you’re prepared ...

The federal program that certifies energy-efficient home tech products is at risk due to budget cuts at the EPA. Learn about all the appliances that the label covers.

Incandescent light bulbs use electricity to heat a tungsten filament to the point at which it glows and creates light. It's a familiar classic, but also an energy hog by today's standards.

Ambient Photonics’ Joshua Wright discusses the details behind the company’s low-light energy-harvesting solar cells, which offer a solution to smart-home power requirements.