Dear Jim: I would like to use some free solar heating in a south-facing kitchen. I cannot afford to have a system installed professionally. What type of simple solar heater can I build myself for one ...

A new type of window had been developed and tested that produces electricity and simultaneously controls heat and light for indoor comfort. This has been achieved by researchers from the “ZIEZO” ...

A group of scientists from China has developed a novel smart PV (SPV) window that can produce electricity while calibrating the amount of solar radiation entering a building. “Our study proposed an ...

Here's the best home energy technology we saw this year, from giant batteries to stained glass solar panels to machines that harvest water from thin air. While electricity keeps all your tech running, ...

Q: I need help deciding whether to put solar film on my west-facing windows in the Seattle area, and, if so, whether the film should go on the inside or the outside. We have no air conditioning and ...

A homeowner took to Reddit's r/heatpumps community to rave about their new, money-saving heat pump window unit. The user reported that the unit heated their bedroom to 70 degrees Fahrenheit even as ...

Window heat pumps could be the future of HVAC for apartment dwellers and residents of other multifamily buildings. The sleek units offer easy access to affordable heating and cooling and also reduce ...