Heating water is one of the most energy-consuming and costly household tasks. According to the Department of Energy, it makes up roughly 18% of a standard home's monthly energy budget. And if you use ...

Installing solar power at a home is a great way to reduce electricity bills, especially as the cost of solar panels and their associated electronics continue to plummet. Not every utility allows ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

After reviewing several of the best-selling solar pool heater systems on the market, our top recommendation is the Smart Pool S601 Sun Heater. We like that it features durable construction and can ...

Startup Cala Systems, which makes seriously smart heat pump water heaters, has secured $5.6 million in seed funding and commercially launched its product. The round was led by the Massachusetts Clean ...

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In fall 2025, two USF students engineered and completed their first prototype using accessible materials — such as copper pipes and Plexiglas.