Home renovations often conceal unexpected costs from permits to hidden structural issues. This investigation reveals the financial traps lurking behind contractor estimates and how homeowners can protect themselves from budget-busting surprises.
Microgrids are transforming America's energy landscape by providing localized, resilient power systems. From hurricane-proof hospitals to community-owned solar networks, these systems offer cost savings, sustainability, and energy independence while addressing historical inequities in energy access.
Parametric insurance uses objective triggers like hurricane wind speeds or earthquake magnitudes to automate payouts, bypassing traditional claims processes. This emerging approach offers faster recovery, greater transparency, and new possibilities for climate resilience and disaster response.
Home renovation projects often hide unexpected costs in permits, material markups, change orders, and cleanup fees. This investigative piece reveals the industry's financial shadows and how homeowners can protect their budgets from surprise expenses that contractors rarely mention upfront.
Community solar projects are revolutionizing energy access across America, allowing renters and low-income households to benefit from clean power. These locally developed arrays are creating jobs, saving millions on electricity bills, and strengthening grid resilience while fostering community connections.