Smart homes have often been viewed as futuristic luxuries, filled with voice assistants, connected light bulbs, and security cameras. But beyond the convenience factor, they are proving to be a ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some ...

A new partnership could make residential renewable energy more affordable in Fort Wayne. Midwest America Federal Credit Union and Urban Beginnings Choice Federal Credit Union are partnering with the ...

Fossil-fuel infrastructure has long been subsidized by taxpayers, creating an illusion of affordability. But renewable energy has lower overall system costs. Credit: Getty Images. Recent gubernatorial ...

Discussion about more sustainable schools often begins and ends with one statement: It’s too expensive. The realities of funding school construction make it difficult for districts to weigh the short- ...