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How land under solar panels can contribute to food security

...percent to 19 percent. Yet electricity from the panels, which capture both indirect and direct light, was used to power a crop processing plant and electric farm machinery, offsetting those...
Posted On 05 Jun 2018
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Do solar panels add value to residential property

...don’t use, to the grid. When the sun is not available, electricity from the grid meets your needs, saving you the cost of electricity storage devices such as batteries. Off-grid...
Posted On 06 Jan 2022
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The Best Ways to Save Energy in a Smart Home

...conventional electric meter, recording power use patterns. These devices can identify which regions of a home, appliances and specific outlets use the most electricity. Smart meters relay the data autonomously...
Posted On 22 Dec 2021
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How to Advocate for Sustainable Practices in Your Workplace

Guest article by Charlie Fletcher Our planet’s longevity is dependent on individual and collective sustainability practices. Reducing energy consumption, limiting water usage, responsible recycling, or driving an electric car...
Posted On 25 May 2021
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Will the price drop in the Oil Industry allow Geothermal to flourish

...downturn have made doing so nearly impossible. Plus, natural gas and electric prices are lower right now, thereby incentivizing their use. Good market conditions are necessary for geothermal energy growth....
Posted On 12 Jun 2020
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Covid-19 is hurting but not halting growth in renewable power

The world is set to build fewer wind turbines, solar plants and other installations that produce renewable electricity this year because of the impact of the Covid-19 crisis, marking the...
Posted On 19 May 2020
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What makes a City Great? Here are twelve sustainability features that can help

...renewable, clean electricity. Cities can purchase this kind of electricity from nearby generation plants and get it from distributed resources within the city, such as solar panels. In the United...
Posted On 24 Apr 2019
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10 Things You Need to Know About Air Quality Near You

...carpool or take public transportation. Electric cars, which produce no emissions, are also growing in popularity. 5. The Clean Air Act Has Saved and Improved Lives The Clean Air Act...
Posted On 09 Nov 2022