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How many of us have spent weeks rubbing together the batteries of our TV remotes to get a bit more life out of them before finally biting the bullet and buying some new ones? This could soon be an ...

Mike Protas, owner of One Acre Farm, installed a $100,000 solar panel project on his property last year, expecting half of it to be paid for through a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant. Now, with ...

One of the best ways to learn more about solar energy and immerse yourself in the clean-energy community is to follow Reddit forums such as r/SolarDIY. In these subreddits, you can get tips for ...

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, the Plainfield Planning Board voted to approve New Leaf Energy’s application for a special permit for a 23-acre industrial solar farm, filed on behalf of my neighbor. The ...

Village leaders in Cato are weighing a proposal that would rewrite how solar projects get approved and built in the village. The draft local law amends Section 3-6 of the Village of Cato Zoning Code ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's no secret Melissa Connor loves living in Pleasantville, Ohio. "I first moved to this property in '83," she said. And her neighbor Frank Martin feels the same. "My wife and I set ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday it will heighten scrutiny of some solar and wind projects but stopped short of ending all agency support for clean ...

Connecticut’s Shared Clean Energy Facilities Program allows residents to reap the benefits of solar who are not eligible to install solar panels themselves.