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 ...

Whoa there, Nellie! Before you get out the chain-saw and go hog-wild, indiscriminately hacking back or worse, cutting down overhanging trees and shrubs to prepare your home’s roof for solar panels, ...

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 ...

WORCESTER ― For the second time, a city committee has declined to ask City Hall to develop a policy to balance the planting of trees on public streets with the needs of homes and businesses with ...

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 ...