Watch an incredible journey unfold as a dream becomes reality—from bare earth to a breathtaking mud house. This DIY transformation showcases natural building techniques, sustainability, and sheer ...

Brenda Song Says Disney Didn't Want Her Acting in ‘Gran Torino' and ‘The Social Network.' She Fought Back: ‘This Is the ...

By embracing solar power, many African countries are seeing improvements in electricity access, but financial barriers remain ...

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In life, timing is everything. Conditions were never optimum for one of my aspirations, so it didn’t happen. What was the dream? To live off-grid in my home state of ...

Lagos' off-grid electricity surpasses Nigeria's national grid, reveals a new report. This energy crisis raises concerns about Africa's future electricity access.

A POLITICO analysis identified 794 planned clean electricity generation facilities — mostly in GOP districts — that could lose subsidies under the House bill. The Senate is debating changes.

Whichever way you cut it, a 5.4-m (17.8-ft)-long tiny house isn't going to feel palatial. However, thanks to some clever interior design choices, the Five Four does a good job of maximizing its ...

A small but growing number of homeowners are choosing to build energy-efficient “panelized” homes that are pre-made in a factory.

A small but growing number of homeowners are choosing to build energy-efficient “panelized” homes that are pre-made in a factory.

There are four main components in an off-grid solar system: solar panels, batteries to store the energy, a charge controller, and an inverter to convert direct current (DC) from the batteries and ...

About a year ago, O'Gorman used his truck for a three-day power outage at his 1845-built, 3,700-square-foot home, where he loses power a few times a year. It was cool enough where the house didn't ...