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How the R-value of a buildings insulation or home is calculated and the factors that effect the final R value, and how to use it.

Convection directly effects the cost of keeping your house warm in winter. This article explains what convention is and some practical tips on how to battle convection.

Do you love solar panels, but hate the color blue? You're in luck - researchers in the Netherlands have developed a process for making conventional solar panels bright green, and they're working on developing other colors...

San Diego’s new BioMed Realty i3 campus is raising the bar for corporate research parks everywhere. Perkins+Will recently designed the iconic science and research campus that’s on track for LEED Platinum certification...

Resources are scarce in Kenya, and nearly half of the population lives below the poverty line, but they do have poop. Activists with Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company are providing clean fuel for local residents...

Dong Energy boss says falling price of renewables means they must power the electric car revolution or the environment will gain only a pyrrhic victory

If you're looking for a gorgeous home surrounded by an idyllic landscape, this greenhouse hybrid is currently on the market for a cool $864k. Located in Gothenburg, Sweden, the A-frame residence has three bedrooms and a large,...

For those who are still giddy over the newly-released Tesla Model 3, prepare for even more good news. By the end of 2018, Tesla will install three times more superchargers — the plug-in electricity pumps required to charge...

Readers share their thoughts on electricity generation, cars, cycling, trains and garden citiesGeorge Monbiot makes some useful points in his article bemoaning the influence of the lobbying power of the motor industry (We...

The 25,000-square-meter school in Denmark is covered with a whopping 12,000 solar panels, which provide more than half of its electricity needs. Unlike most solar-powered buildings, the panels aren't solely relegated to the...

These days, everyone seems to be embracing the appeal of rustic modern decor. While modern design is sometimes perceived as being cold and sterile, a touch of rustic charm goes a long way towards infusing a space with warmth,...

Good news for those who have been eyeing Tesla’s new Solar Roof - the company just announced pricing for its photovoltaic tiles, and they come it at just $21.85 per square foot. That’s nearly 20 percent cheaper than a...

Today Evovelo unveiled a tiny solar-powered vehicle that combines the advantages of a car — such as safety, weather protection and stability — with the ease of a bicycle and the low energy consumption and space utilization...

This 100% solar-powered home has been sitting in Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens for the past ten years - but the tiny aluminum structure will soon serve a new role as a permanent home...

Hidden away in Long Island’s North Haven village is an exquisite modernist home that looks like a natural extension of the landscape. Leroy Street Studio designed the Shore House, a green-roofed retreat in Suffolk County,...

Solar might be the future, but few people and businesses can afford to invest in the technology. This is why SolPad’s latest innovation is so newsworthy. The new SolPad Mobile is the first personal, portable solar energy...

Solar might be the future, but few people and businesses can afford to invest in the technology. This is why SolPad’s latest innovation is so newsworthy. The new SolPad Mobile is the first personal, portable solar energy...

There are ways of keeping a house or property comfortable without spending a fortune on electricity. Listed here are ways to do that.

Using an energy efficient appliance is an important decision to make, as often the appliance is left running 24x7 so if you choose the right appliance it could significantly reduce your ongoing energy costs.

Lighting is usually the second highest energy consumer in a property (after heating and cooling); therefore using energy efficient lighting can do a lot to reduce energy consumption...

Home automation can help reduce the energy demands of a building whilst making it more comfortable to work or live in.

Green or Eco Architects are architects who specialize in designing buildings that are energy efficient, sustainable and kind to the environment. This is achieved by: reducing the environmental impact of building; designing...

Been efficient in our energy usage not only helps reduce the demands placed on the planet it can also save money. There are various ways in which you can reduce your energy usage ranging from energy efficient light bulbs...

Work out how much power your devices and appliances use with the total cost. Also shows how much standby/phantom power costs you. Helps you save money.

This solar panel calculator will, given the Watt rating of a solar panel, its dimensions and number of units calculate the total power you can expect and roof space taken up...

Interactive calculator to help work out the savings from installing a solar power system and when it breaks even. Can factor in Feed in Tariffs, rising electrical bill costs and comparative investment returns.

Works out the ideal Eave depth for a given height of window and world location; so the Sun comes in in Winter but not Summer, maximizing the passive solar effect.

R-value to U-value conversion calculator

R-Value calculator to work out the total R-Value of a set of materials, say in a wall, ceiling or floor. Great for working out rate of heat loss or gain.