Calculating your household energy consumption is essential if you’re looking for ways to save on electricity costs or build a home backup power system. It’s much easier than it sounds. Calculating how many watts it...

Solar panels capture the sun’s energy which is then converted into usable electricity to power appliances, electronics, and even entire homes. How much power a single solar panel can capture depends on the rated...

Generators back up your home’s electricity supply and protect against power outages. They’re also great additions to any camping trip, outdoor barbeque, or beach day. A 2,000-watt generator is enough to power most small...

Traditional fossil-fueled home backup generators provide a convenient tool for keeping the lights on and the appliances running when you lose power. Unfortunately, they also tend to be extremely loud, produce potentially deadly carbon...

Solar energy is quickly becoming a popular and cost-effective alternative to traditional power sources like fossil fuels. In Canada, residential solar installations consistently set new records for growth. Thanks to increased adoption, the price...

Climate change is an urgent matter that requires immediate action from every one of us. The necessity of moving to a net-zero future is no longer a matter of when — but how. Many people...

Portable power stations provide a simple, affordable way to harness the benefits of solar energy. These devices — also called solar generators — are all-in-one solutions for off-grid power. Leading edge models feature lithium-ion...

Combining the words “solar panels” and “cloudy days” may induce minor anxiety in clean energy enthusiasts at first. But trust us, there’s nothing to fear.  As one of the most efficient (and affordable) ways to...