Beyond Sprawl: A New Vision of The Solar Suburbs of the Future

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By Yale Environment 360Sep 21, 2015, 9:00 am65 pts
The concept of the "solar suburb" includes a solar panel on every roof, an electric vehicle in every garage, ultra-efficient home batteries to store excess energy, and the easy transfer of electricity among house, car, and grid. But will the technological pieces fall in place to make this dream a reality? BY…

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