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A Self-Imposed Exile
If there was a silver lining, it was that the 1973 oil embargo prompted the U.S. to make real strides toward energy efficiency.

Cargo Pants, Duct Tape, and…Microgrids?
The promise of microgrid technology has caught the eye of large customers that require high levels of reliability. But no one customer has committed to explore the microgrid solution more than the U.S. military.

Making Affordable Superefficient Homes a Reality
In Denver, teams of college students will design affordable, energy-efficient homes for the city’s Sustainability Park.

The Micro(grid) Solution to the Macro Challenge of Climate Change
Microgrids—built upon energy efficiency and renewable energy sources—can help both mitigate and adapt to climate change.

German Market Evolution
Does solar self-consumption offer a way forward from net energy metering and feed-in tariffs?