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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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Top 6 Ways that Cold Storage Warehouses Can Cut Energy Costs

Top 6 Ways that Cold Storage Warehouses Can Cut Energy Costs

Mar 31, 2021

Our new free guide to energy savings for cold storage operators offers actionable ideas that you can implement today.

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