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Sustainability & Environment

From renewable energy to recycling, every homeowner can take small steps to help the environment. Explore insights and best practices for living a sustainable life and creating a better future.

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Building with timber instead of steel could help pull millions of tons of carbon from the atmosphere

Can increasing our reliance on trees to build homes actually be good for the environment?

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A Look Inside Babcock Ranch: America’s First Solar-Powered Town

A look inside America's first solar-powered city.

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The collapse of U.S. coal plants is saving tens of thousands of lives

Is the large reduction in coal-fired power plants improving our health and agriculture?

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NYC's roofs are getting a sustainable makeover

How The Big Apple is using its vast roof space to advance sustainable practices and neutralize climate change.

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California celebrates 1 million solar roofs

Not only did California hit their audacious renewable energy goals sooner than planned, they blew other milestones out of the water too.

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This is how the U.S. gets to zero carbon emissions by 2050

Where & how we need to change our energy consumption habits to make America emissions-free by 2050.

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Group tackles power storage as key to clean-energy future

When states vow to set and reach aggressive clean energy goals, going cold turkey has its drawbacks.

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Exciting New Study Says That Crops Thrive Underneath Solar Panels—and the Panels Produce More Energy

In this "win-win-win" for the environment, a promising new way to grow our food, utilize water resources, and produce renewable solar energy.

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Transitioning from coal will save billions of gallons of water

Switching to renewable energy sources and away from fossil fuels is saving the environment in more ways than one.

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7 Green Cities That Help Our Environment (and our pockets)

Green living is no longer just an individual preference. In many cities, policy makers and residents are leading the charge toward environmental friendliness.

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Port of San Diego to install solar-powered microgrid in 2020

California continues to lead the renewable energy wave with a new solar microgrid for one of the nation's largest and busiest ports.

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Homeowner Insights

Going solar can increase your home's value. How else can you grow your equity? See what’s new in high performance homes, energy efficiency, improvements and care.

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How to Upgrade Your Home Solar System With Battery Storage

Home battery storage: the next step in your solar energy journey

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A Millennial, First Time Homeowner Guide To Renewable Energy

Millennials are expected to make 50% of home purchases in 2020 and many of them care about sustainability.

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Shining a light on solar power: How Chicago homeowners — and apartment-dwellers — can save with renewable energy

As solar power spreads across the US, residents in cold weather states like Illinois are starting to realize they can benefit from solar too.

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What to know about buying a green home

As more home buyers look for sustainable features in their dream house, knowing what to look for and who to trust has become large.

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Why Net Zero Homes are the Next Evolution in Green Living

Living a sustainable lifestyle is fast becoming a top (and affordable) priority for many homeowners.

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5 Green Building Trends for Homeowners in 2020

Living more sustainably is not only good for the planet, it's also better for your health and wellbeing.

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Ask Angie's List: How can I save money with energy-efficient home upgrades?

High return home projects for reducing your energy costs and your carbon footprint.

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PG&E outages prompt clean energy programs to focus on solar, batteries

With power shut offs becoming a part of life for parts of northern California, energy storage is coming to the rescue.

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These maps show the cities with the most solar in the U.S.

The 2010s saw exponential growth of solar-powered homes across the US. Which cities have the most solar?

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Infographic: 5 Advantages of the Total Home Energy System

Panasonic’s Total Home Energy System provides decades of energy savings and sustainable living. Our new infographic explains the bigger benefits.

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6 sustainably cool benefits of home energy storage

Generating your own electricity and gaining independence from the grid is an exciting thought.

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PG&E power shut-offs: Here's what you need to know

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Solar is coming to all new California homes. How many in Fresno already get power from sun?

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11 recurring questions homeowners ask about energy storage

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Why You Should Consider Adding Solar Panels To Your House

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6 factors to consider when installing solar systems

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Trends & Technology

What does green living look like today? Dive into the latest sustainable technologies as we keep our finger on the pulse of solar power, energy storage and beyond.

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Financial & Incentives

Home solar is a big investment and a smart one. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. Take advantage of the tax credits, incentives, and financing options that are right for you.

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