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Energy-Saving Clothes Dryers Hit U.S. Markets
Whirlpool says its ventless HybridCare heat pump dryer cuts energy use by as much as 73 percent — and LG offers a competing model
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The Internet of Things Takes Center Stage
Interconnected devices for the home get a lot of attention at the annual Consumer Electronics Show
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Solar Beats Utility Power in Many Cities
In most of the country's biggest cities, solar electricity is also a better investment than the stock market, a new study finds
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Study Finds Solar Panels Add Value to Houses
Researchers study sales records of nearly 23,000 homes and conclude buyers are willing to pay an average of $15,000 more for a house with solar electric panels
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Duties on Chinese Solar Panels May be Cut
A Department of Commerce review hints that 2012 import duties could be cut in half, but consumers shouldn't look for any big breaks
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House Members Ask for More Scrutiny of Solar Leases
Legislators who are skeptical of leasing companies’ sales pitches have approached two federal agencies to ask, ‘Are consumers really protected?’
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Electric Vehicles Hit a Pothole in California
Vehicle owners complain that changes in a time-of-day rate plan will make it harder to pay for solar panels that keep their cars on the road
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Flir Updates Thermal Imager
A new model of the device, available later in 2015, will work with either Apple or Android smart phones
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California Governor Ups Renewables Commitment
The governor wants the state to get half of its electricity from renewable sources by the year 2030 and make buildings and vehicles more efficient
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Government Ups the Energy Star Ante
The Department of Energy hopes to see a 5 percent market share for zero-energy ready homes by 2020