The Cool Down

Retiree discovers super-low-cost alternative to rooftop solar panels: 'Will I live long enough for the investment to pay off?'

Discover the many benefits of using plug-in solar panels as an affordable alternative to a traditional rooftop installation.
The Cool Down

Over 4 million European households have installed high-tech balcony solar panels — here's why they could soon take over US markets

While the technology hasn't quite grown in the U.S., it could soon become widely available to 60 million Americans. In Europe ...
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Homeowners share candid reviews on ultra-efficient water heaters after frugal shopper questions the upgrade: 'Be sure you maximize all the incentives'

Budget-savvy homeowners are discovering how much money they can save on energy costs when they upgrade their homes with heat ...