Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

Look closely at a solar panel, and you'll see a series of thin metallic lines running across the surface. They're not there to look nice -- they have a specific purpose. Those lines are called the ...

The cost of solar panels is falling rapidly in the United States. And as the panels become more affordable, they're popping up on rooftops around the country. Meanwhile, the U.S. is trying to find ...

Living off-grid offers a number of benefits, from increased independence to lower living costs and a more sustainable lifestyle by relying on renewable energy and homegrown food. "I love it so much ...

A revolutionary idea that converts existing roadways into a national solar power grid is up for a major cash prize. Scott Brusaw (shown above) is working on a project to encapsulate solar panels in ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City Council voted on Earth Day to allow for solar panels on a home in the Lake Cherokee Historic District as long as the panels are not on the front of the home. "I felt like ...