However, producing enough energy to meet our needs and balancing this against environmental concerns requires far more than ...

One common discussion homeowners have is “ Solar energy vs. fossil fuels: which option is more cost-effective?” Electricity is generated from solar panels through the photovoltaic (PV ...

Several exceptions are in place already for certain types of buildings and facilities ... such as the one proposed at Smith College, to use fossil fuels for 20% of its heating load.