Compare lumens, instead of watts, when shopping for new, energy-efficient light bulbs. Knowing how many lumens you need for a particular setting allows you to buy the right bulb.

The Solar Decathlon 2013 will take place October 3-13, 2013 at the Orange County Great Park in Southern California. The U.S. Department of Energy announced the dates yesterday. The Solar Decathlon …

The U.S. Department of Energy today announced that the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calif., has been selected as the site for the 2013 Solar Decathlon. The Great Park will stage the event and …

The new year is the start of new rules in lighting technology. Traditional incandescent bulbs are being phased out and replaced with energy-efficient alternatives.

The U.S. Department of Energy sponsored the Solar Decathlon, with college teams competing for honors for the best solar house.

Take advantage of warm summer weather to do projects to winterize your home for the months ahead.

Conserve energy with these tips on keeping cool this summer.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Ad Council today launched a national consumer education campaign to help consumers save money on utility bills. The public service advertisements (PSA's …

For the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are recognizing products as the most energy-efficient in their categories among those that …

As part of the Obama Administration's SunShot Initiative to make solar energy cost-competitive with fossil fuels within the decade, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced this week …

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced an offer of more than $40 million to help Nevada build a solar power generating facility just outside of Las Vegas, according to UPI. Chu, alongside U.S …

The Obama administration on Thursday offered Santa Monica solar startup SolarReserve a $737 million loan guarantee to build a 110-megawatt solar thermal power plant in Nevada that can generate …

There's good and then, of course, there's better and best. And a new Energy Star program tries to bring home that point, touting select Energy Star products as "Most Efficient." A Consumer Reports …

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week that 18 national, regional and local lenders will participate in a 2-year pilot program that will …

More than 400 new green homes will be built to help New Orleans provide cost-efficient, low-maintenance homes for residents still seeking affordable housing after Hurricane Katrina. StalwartBuilt …

This report documents green power marketing activities and trends in the United States, focusing on consumer decisions to purchase electricity supplied from renewable energy sources.

Since the introduction of the concept in the United States, the number of unique utility green pricing programs has expanded exponentially. The design and implementation has also changed, as has the …

Colorado homeowners follow national trends in preferring renewable energy over conventional energy sources. An extensive survey showed residents would most frequently select photovoltaic, wind and …

Regardless of where you live, you can purchase green power to encourage greater use of renewable energy technologies.

Evaluating the sales patterns of E85 retail outlets can provide important information about consumer behavior regarding E85, locating future E85 fueling infrastructure and developing future …