Saving money and minimizing power consumption are key benefits to energy-efficient appliances, but choosing the right one can be difficult. Learn what to look for when purchasing a new appliance.

Homeowners or businesses that install qualifying solar energy systems are eligible for a federal tax credit that can mean substantial savings on their tax bills, and repeal of the credit cap means …

Homeowners, farmers, and businesses that install small wind energy systems are eligible for a federal tax credit that can mean substantial savings on their tax bills, and these tax credits now …

Enough solar radiation strikes the earth every day to meet our energy needs for a whole year. Photovoltaic (PV) systems are renewable generation systems that directly convert energy from sunlight …

The California Solar Initiative is helping to make the clean, reliable, and inexhaustible energy of the sun into a power source for homes and businesses statewide. Making your home or business energy …

Pacific Gas and Electric offers rebates to customers on hundreds of energy efficient products and improvements for your home.

Geothermal heat pump systems harness the stable underground temperature to provide heating, cooling, and hot water at remarkably high efficiencies cutting energy needs by up to 80%. And now through …

A 30% federal income tax credit is available to homeowners who install qualified residential solar energy systems before 12/31/2016.

A federal income tax credit is available to homeowners who install a qualified geothermal heat pump before 12/31/2016. This credit is equal to 30% of the total system cost and applies to new and …

Geothermal heat pumps are the most energy efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective space conditioning systems on the market today. This newsletter from Climate Master discusses the …

A federal income tax credit is available to homeowners who install a qualified geothermal heat pump before 12/31/2016. This credit is equal to 30% of the total system cost and applies to new and …

Anaheim Public Utilities has created a Green Building Program. This innovative program offers you numerous ways to certify your next project as green, and qualify for significant rebates and savings …

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, a national program from the EPA and DOE, promotes a comprehensive, whole-house approach to making energy-efficiency improvements. Download this case study to learn …

Residential solar leases have leveraged two commercial tax credits for homeowners. Also, solar lease programs require little or no up-front cash to participate. They may be an attractive option for …

The initial cost of photovoltaic solar energy remains relatively high, but with new integrated solar technologies, state rebates, federal tax credits and energy-efficient mortgages, there couldn’t …

If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit.

Adding replacement windows will save you money on energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint and provide a more comfortable living environment.

Geothermal technology actually relies on pumps to transfer heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface for heating and cooling productivity.

There is a wide range of options available for those who want to incorporate wind energy into their homes. Turbines large and small, for rural or urban areas, have hit the market, and wrangling wind …

Spray foam insulation fills the smallest cracks in your home’s envelope, providing optimum energy efficiency and protection from air and water.