In fall 2025, two USF students engineered and completed their first prototype using accessible materials — such as copper ...

Heating water is one of the most energy-consuming and costly household tasks. According to the Department of Energy, it makes up roughly 18% of a standard home's monthly energy budget. And if you use ...

Dear Jim: I have considered getting a solar water-heater kit to cut my utility bills and protect the environment for my children's future. How do I know if one will be effective on my house and which ...

Solar water heaters, which are generally used in tandem with electric or natural-gas heaters, can knock 50 to 80 percent off your water-heating costs, the Department of Energy and industry sources say ...