In this Issue: January/February 2008   Online Features Advancing a Market for Zero-Energy Homes A comparative study reveals that with supportive policies, high-performance homes can be cost-competitive with other houses. Are zero-carbon homes ahead? By Barbara C. Farhar, Ph.D. READ MORE >>> CASE HISTORY: Sungalow Shines  This solar-powered, solar-heated bungalow demonstrates that building for low energy is all about efficient planning. By Alison Picher READ MORE >>> Energy Storage: Getting Past the Grid-Lock By David Ginley, Ph.D., and Paul Denholm, Ph.D. READ MORE >>> Solar Decathlon: Energy Abounds Student-designed solar houses generate huge interest on the National Mall. By Richard J. King READ MORE >>> On the Cover LEDs (light- emitting diodes) light up Old Town Fort Collins, Colo. The city expects the LEDs to use 90–98 percent less energy than incandescent lights. Photo courtesy of Dan Bihn Columns Chair’s Corner: First Comes Energy Awareness By John Reynolds, FAIA Publisher’s Perspective: Lessons from a Solar Village By Brad Collins Investing in Clean Energy: Transformative Developments By Rona Fried, Ph.D. Working in RE: Going Corporate By Mick Sagrillo Readers’ Forum: Mustering the Citizen Lobbyists By Karl W. Böer, Ph.D. View from the States: California Commits to Solar Water Heating By Bernadette Del Chiaro Ask Ken: Energy-Saving Q&As By Ken Sheinkopf Click here for a full list of SOLAR TODAY'S columns and departments.