residential

Residential solar panels are being installed now in some master-planned communities to suppy 100-percent of the off-grid electricity and at affordable prices.

Real estate brokers in New York City may eventually describe its buildings as "pre-green" or "post-green". Rising awareness is reshaping the marketplace. Compiled by New York real estate agents, this is a list of the first wave of LEED certified apartment houses in Manhattan along with a simple poll that asks if readers feel property is worth more with green design features.

San Francisco has just passed a bill that will give incentives to residents to install solar panels on their rooftops.

California city and state officials are making residential solar panels cheaper for homeowners with some creative incentive programs.

Residential wind turbines costing $500 to $700 have come of age, beating other renewable energy competition for the home market on price and efficiency.

Helix Wind turbines use a unique design akin to artwork to help homeowners reduce electrical bills and are safe for birds and bats.