Picture a forested hillside stripped bare, replaced by row after row of black solar panels. That’s the tradeoff many communities face: renewable power at the cost of ecosystems. But a growing body of ...

Solar energy is often praised for being cleaner and more sustainable than other power sources. For example, fossil fuels are finite, their sources are depleting, and they cause air pollution.

SPRINGFIELD — A plan to install solar panels on a 13-acre wooded lot is pitting neighbors against neighbors, with some conservation groups arguing the plan makes no sense environmentally. But other ...

A solar power system is a big expense, but if it gets enough sun, it can pay for itself and reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Unfortunately, obstructions can substantially reduce the power ...

The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission is floating a package of rule changes relating to how it governs storefront signage, sidewalks, solar panels, HVAC, and more in an effort to “close gaps” ...

HAMDEN — Several residents are celebrating the Connecticut Siting Council's denial of a solar farm project on Denslow Hill Road that would have wiped out about eight acres of trees. "We are delighted, ...

Solar panels are starting to appear in some unconventional places, coated on window panes, on roads, and now even on trees, thanks to an Israeli company called Sologic. The project, eTree — a ...

SEATTLE — Many homeowners are interested in solar panels because of federal incentives and the desire to help the environment. Installing solar panels on an old and weak roof, though, can cause ...