Electric vehicles
3 things every EV driver should know about their tires
Electric cars put different kinds of stress on tires, and that should factor into how you choose and care for them.
By Julian Spector .
Guides and how-tos
Energy efficiency
Weatherization can keep you cool this summer — and warm next winter
Insulating, weatherstripping, and sealing your home could make it much more energy efficient, keeping you comfy for less money while helping out the grid.
By Alison F. Takemura .
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Guides and how-tos
What is community solar? And how can you sign up?
Canary Media's guide through the dizzying landscape of community solar, a simple concept that can save you money.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Clean energy
Take a look inside a lithium-ion battery, solar panel and wind turbine
Recycling clean energy technologies is complicated. These interactive graphics will help you understand why.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Guides and how-tos
The power grid explained — plus demand response, virtual power plants and more
Canary Media defines the concepts that are key to a clean, distributed electricity system, from "behind the meter" to "balancing the grid."By Alison F. Takemura .
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Guides and how-tos
What is net metering? And other solar terms explained
If you're looking to get home solar panels, let us introduce you to the lingo, including net metering, solar-plus-storage and the Investment Tax Credit.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Guides and how-tos
Ask these 10 questions if you want to get rooftop solar
Should you buy or lease solar panels? Go with a big installer or a small one? Add a battery? We'll walk you through the basics.By Julian Spector .
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Guides and how-tos
How to divest your 401(k) from fossil fuels
Moving your money from dirty investments to clean ones is not as hard as you think.By Alison F. Takemura .
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