If you are considering using solar energy to power your home, the environmental benefits and long-term cost savings are both good incentives. But, as you dig deeper into research about solar energy, ...

The "net zero" home: possible for the average person, or pie-in-the-sky green goal? "Net zero," of course, means a zero-energy home-- that's right, no monthly bill -- that does consume energy but also ...

A home seller’s net proceeds is the amount of money they walk away with after all transaction costs and expenses have been paid. The way in which you sell your home can have a direct impact on how ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear the necessity of mitigating the effects of climate change. The built environment is a particular offender. Consider this: The energy used to build and operate our ...

Home-builder Bill Decker explains some of the techniques used to create highly energy-efficient homes in chilly southeast Michigan. New research shows that the extra cost of making a home net-zero ...