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Rooftop Solar + Storage Can Make America’s Energy Transition Nearly $500 Billion Cheaper
Rooftop Solar + Storage Can Make America’s Energy Transition Nearly $500 Billion Cheaper
Sep 14, 2021
President Biden wants the U.S. to generate 45% of its power from solar by 2050. To meet this ambitious goal, his plan will need more than just big solar farms. A local solar-storage plan will be crucial, according to a new computer model.
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IPCC Report Shows We Must Go Beyond Comfortable Actions to Win on Climate
IPCC Report Shows We Must Go Beyond Comfortable Actions to Win on Climate
Aug 27, 2021
Schools, hospitals and businesses are used to screwing in LED lightbulbs or buying "green power" from their utility. But these have limited impact on the climate. Fortunately, it's easy to do things that make a bigger difference.
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Electric Buses are Coming Soon. Make Sure they Don’t Run on Dirty Energy.
Electric Buses are Coming Soon. Make Sure they Don’t Run on Dirty Energy.
Aug 17, 2021
Electric school buses are hitting the streets quickly. When they come to your school, commit to powering them with solar energy.
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What Direction Should Solar Panels Face? Probably South, but It Depends.
What Direction Should Solar Panels Face? Probably South, but It Depends.
Jul 28, 2021
If you want to go solar at your school, hospital or business, you don't need to become an expert on installing solar panels. But you should know enough to make sure your solar company is giving you the best plan.
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5 Ways Solar Power Helps the Economy
5 Ways Solar Power Helps the Economy
Jul 14, 2021
Everybody knows that clean energy helps the climate and cuts local pollution. But it's news to some that solar power is also the best option for energy to boost the economy.
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Why Isn’t Every Rooftop Covered with Solar Panels by Now?
Why Isn’t Every Rooftop Covered with Solar Panels by Now?
Jun 30, 2021
Solar panels are now 80% cheaper than they were in 2010. So why aren't they on every suitable roof in America by now? Hint: the answer involves monopoly utility companies.
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Secure Futures Obtains $25 Million Commitment to Finance Commercial Solar Power Projects in Southeast
Secure Futures Obtains $25 Million Commitment to Finance Commercial Solar Power Projects in Southeast
Jun 24, 2021
Secure Futures has received $25 million commitment from Alerion RE, LLC to finance commercial solar power projects.
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How Commercial Buildings Can Install Solar Panels without Putting Holes in the Roof
How Commercial Buildings Can Install Solar Panels without Putting Holes in the Roof
Jun 22, 2021
Solar panels do not put holes in the roof, but they actually even benefit the roof.
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How You Can Reduce Your Heat Island Effect & Keep Cool This Summer
How You Can Reduce Your Heat Island Effect & Keep Cool This Summer
Jun 16, 2021
With the summer heat at our doorsteps, learn how you can keep yourself and your neighborhood cooler with these simple steps.
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West Virginia Legalizes Solar Power Purchase Agreements
West Virginia Legalizes Solar Power Purchase Agreements
Jun 08, 2021
West Virginia has become the 29th state to allow power purchase agreements. That removes a major barrier to help this coal state rise from its current national ranking near the bottom for solar power.
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World Environment Day & Solar Power
World Environment Day & Solar Power
Jun 03, 2021
Solar Energy is key to Ecosystem Restoration, this year's World Environment Day theme.
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Webinar: How North Carolina K-12 Schools Can Go Solar with No Upfront Cost
Webinar: How North Carolina K-12 Schools Can Go Solar with No Upfront Cost
May 05, 2021
After years of waiting, solar at no upfront cost has now come to North Carolina. Schools can especially benefit. Our webinar will interest facilities managers, administrators and anyone at K-12 schools who cares about clean energy.
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