The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced new solar energy investments aimed at reducing electricity bills and local pollution while supporting President Biden’s ambitious goals of a 100% clean electricity grid by 2035 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Through the National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP), 25 teams have … [continued]
Many renewable energy endeavors in Florida are slow to catch on. Thanks to utility investments in clean energy and other recent developments, though, significant solar growth may be on the horizon in the Sunshine State.
The Biden push for more community solar in America took a big step forward this week, thanks to an order for 2.5 million solar panels.
The DOE SolSmart program has been a major success. Now it is being expanded to double the number of communities it serves.
In order to help low-income families reduce their energy costs, an order of nuns wants to construct a community solar garden in New Orleans, but a few city regulations pertaining to their Community Solar Program are standing in the way. At a Tuesday committee meeting of the New Orleans City … [continued]
Of Snow, Photons, and Silicon
The first cooperatively managed community solar installation in Puerto Rico is set to go live this weekend.
The United States is entering a new era powered by abundant, low-cost clean energy. By 2030, solar energy can meet 30% of US electricity generation while creating $100 billion of annual economic investment and supporting one million family-sustaining jobs. This vision is achievable, but without attention and action, historical injustices … [continued]
Publications From 8 Teams Capture Insights for Communities Seeking To Harness Resiliency and Economic Benefits of Solar Energy It takes grace and dexterity to manage the policy and technical challenges of adopting renewable energy while also addressing disaster preparedness—bringing diverse stakeholders to the table at the same time. Eight teams … [continued]
This article is part of a new series called Decarbonize Your Life. With modest steps and a middle-class income, our family has dramatically reduced emissions and is sequestering what remains through a small reforestation project. Our life is better for it. If we can do it, you can too.
