As climate change causes increasingly catastrophic and frequent droughts and floods around the world, farmers are searching for ways to adapt to these changing conditions. It has become increasingly difficult for rural farmers to predict weather patterns, and lack of access to additional water sources can mean financial ruin and starvation for these farmers, their families, and their […]
New Jersey Raises Cap on Net Metering, Making Solar More Profitable
Since the New Jersey Legislature passed a bill that would increase solar incentives in the Garden State, we have been waiting patiently for an update from Gov. Chris Christie. On Aug. 10, he finally signed the bill into law. The bill is designed to further encourage New Jersey residents and small businesses to investment in […]
Installing Solar Increases Property Value
There are many benefits that come with going solar, from cutting energy bills to joining the movement toward a more sustainable society. There is another key benefit that is often overlooked—and probably for good reason. If you’re looking to go solar, you probably aren’t planning on selling your home any time soon. But the truth of […]
What Does the Clean Power Plan Mean for Solar?
President Obama began the unveiling of “the biggest, most important steps we’ve ever taken to combat climate change” on Sunday, Aug. 2nd with this video. After being created, criticized, and tweaked for the past two years, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally released the Clean Power Plan on Monday, Aug. 3rd. The main focus of the plan is […]
New 2015 Energy Numbers Show Incredible Growth in U.S. Renewables
According to a new report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Office of Energy Projects, renewable energy sources made up nearly 70 percent (69.75 percent to be exact) of new electrical generation installed in the United States during the first half of 2015. Newly Installed Megawatts (MW): Wind: 1,969 MW Solar: 549 MW Biomass: 128 MW Geothermal steam: […]
Solar Philanthropies Lighting Up the World to End Poverty
Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) reached its first milestone of raising $5,000 to install solar-powered pumps in order to provide a village in Benin with clean and safe drinking water. Now that SELF has secured its spot on GlobalGiving’s list of permanent partners, the organization is on a mission to raise an additional $12,000 in order […]
