The biggest hurdle for transitioning home energy systems from fossil fuels to solar power is the upfront investment. Over the life of solar panels, your electricity costs will be zero, but in the short term, it ain’t easy going green. Dave Llorens, co-founder of One Block Off the Grid, took a simple idea–buying in bulk–and [...]
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Visit the Wired LivingHome, powered by elegant, high-efficiency SunPower solar panels
The WIRED LivingHome showcases high-technology and sustainable ways to build the next generation of homes. Featuring SunPower residential solar panels, the home also utilizes recycled materials, efficient appliances, and a state-of-the-art control system.
Built by green development pioneer LivingHomes and designed by architect Ray Kappe, this [...]
One of the largest single-roof solar installations in New Jersey.
Shiseido estimates that by combining energy efficiency retrofits with solar power, the company will reduce its electric utility costs by greater than 40 percent, or more than $100,000 per year.
