After PG&E's announcement that planned blackouts like October's historic power outage are going to continue for 10 more years, it's fair for all Californians to wonder how reliable their utility power is, and what affordable options there are to prepare for the next PG&E blackout...

Solar energy is not the reserve of the young or technologically minded. Cheaper than ever, and relatively simple, it instead is there for all age brackets. Find out why seniors, more than others, could well stand to benefit over and above their friends and relatives in other age groups.

altE Store, a Massachusetts-based distributor of solar energy products and systems, announced its acquisition of Real Goods, a California-based solar retailer. This trans-continental expansion is a capstone moment in altE's twenty-first year of business...

Join the new owners of the Solar Living Center - Flow Kana - and the Solar Living Institute for a free community picnic on Sunday, August 18th from 10am-4pm at the Solar Living Center in Hopland!

The singular term "planting season" is a bit of a misnomer. Based on where you are, there may be several planting seasons rather than merely springtime. Gardeners around the country in all plant hardiness zones can learn something from these tips for second-season gardening.

Improvements in your home's electrical, heating and cooling efficiency can be achieved through simple changes. For easy tips on how to increase the energy efficiency of your house, see the accompanying checklist.