Is Plug-In Solar Safe? What UL Found as States Legalize It

On Tuesday, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a bill designed to make it easier for residents to generate their own electricity by using small solar systems that plug directly into a... Read more »
Virginia, Home to ‘Data Center Alley,’ Demands They Pay for New Power Lines

Virginia, Home to ‘Data Center Alley,’ Demands They Pay for New Power Lines

Virginia, home of the nation’s densest concentration of data centers, will require them to pay for the dedicated new power infrastructure they need in a bid to spare homeowners from rising electric bills.... Read more »
How Earthships Evolved From Radical Recycling Experiment to Off-Grid Luxury

How Earthships Evolved From Radical Recycling Experiment to Off-Grid Luxury

Earthship homes have gone by many names: “Star Wars” houses, hobbit huts, and even tin can shacks. But in recent years they have become better known as being among the more luxurious... Read more »
The K Reason a New Home Might Be Cheaper Than an Old One

The $25K Reason a New Home Might Be Cheaper Than an Old One

New-construction homes often come with higher sticker prices, but a new analysis from Realtor.com® suggests they can be cheaper to own over time—potentially flipping the math for house hunters. Nationally, buyers of... Read more »
Colorado River Water Saving Plan Could Have a Big Impact on Southwest Market

Colorado River Water Saving Plan Could Have a Big Impact on Southwest Market

Arizona, California, and Nevada have proposed a high-stakes plan to conserve 3.2 million acre-feet of Colorado River water through 2026. While the goal is to stabilize the West’s most vital waterway, the... Read more »