The power grid is too old and simple for the growth of extreme weather, EVs, and renewable energy. Chattanooga's utility built a $280 million smart grid, creating $2.7 billion in economic value. This ...

AMES, Iowa – If you’re the Midcontinent Independent System Operator – the organization that manages the flow of high-voltage electricity across a central stripe of the U.S. and Canada, from Manitoba, ...

As affordable housing, eco-resorts, and temporary buildings continue to gain popularity worldwide, container homes are ...

After a decade of slow growth in the U.S., we’re now seeing an acceleration curve for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with major auto manufacturers like Ford, Tesla, and Volkswagen coming to market en ...

A pilot project in a two-story office in Madison, Wisconsin, has been testing the concept of how buildings in the future could communicate with utilities to reduce and shift energy use. The ...

Electric car maker Tesla Motors is already assembling batteries to be used by utilities and building owners at its huge battery factory, the Gigafactory, just outside of Reno, Nev. The company made ...