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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Wisconsin Launch of Federal Home Energy Rebates Program Helping Lower Families’ Utility…

Supported by the Investing in America Agenda, Nearly Half of States Have Submitted Applications to Start Delivering Home Energy Savings and Increasing Local Workforce Opportunities As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced [on Friday] that Wisconsin has launched its first Home … [continued]

Staff from NREL and GRID Alternatives Colorado install rooftop solar panels during a volunteer event. Residential solar PV installations like these can benefit from NREL’s free SolarAPP+ automated permitting software. Photo by Joe DelNero, NREL.

How Much Money Can I Save With Solar Energy?

Lowering electricity bills is one of the main reasons why consumers may decide to install rooftop solar panels. Every household is different—from the size of the home, to the number of people living in it, to the electricity needs of those people, to where the buy their electricity—so calculating an … [continued]

Midjourney-generated image of a bird's eye view of transmission grid.

Be Prepared: New Resource Readies States & Utilities for Grid Resilience Events

Society is increasingly dependent on electricity for essential services. The Energy Information Administration (Short Term Energy Outlook) and many utilities are projecting surging electricity demand from data centers and new manufacturing facilities, leading to expected all-time highs in nationwide electricity consumption. To effectively serve growing power needs, electricity grids must … [continued]

Monarch MK-V conducting autonomous seeding operations on a vineyard. Image courtesy of Monarch

Save Big with 100% Electric Tractors, Greener & Quieter Rail Journeys, Small EV Postcard —…

Great news for farms everywhere: we’re getting more electric tractors. Don’t hesitate to look into the California CORE Subsidy Program as well. With the CORE program, you can save up to $68,000+ on a 100% electric Monarch MK-V Tractor! That price is comparable to a 40HP compact diesel tractor. Also, … [continued]

How Propane Broke My Heart

On the way decarbonizing my home, a heated love affair with propane went up in flames. At the start, seeking warmth and comfort, the fuel’s seemingly slim carbon footprint was infatuating. Propane came in those big cuddly tanks one sees next to romantic mountain cabins, or those cute little UFO-looking … [continued]