Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

When people think of off-the-grid living, their minds immediately go to solar power. It's probably the best option for this lifestyle but there is more than meets the eye when it comes to sustainable ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Eric Mack is a reporter covering science, sustainability and space. When Covid shut the world down in 2020 my family and I lived ...

Rural homes play by different rules. Here's what it really takes, in solar and battery terms, to keep your home's water ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. About 120 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes’ Portuguese Bend neighborhood have become one of California’s largest ...

In Maine, large swaths of untouched land, coupled with a strong Yankee independent streak, have lured generations of hardy souls to build homes off the grid. Now, rising electricity costs are sparking ...