Armed with signs, green t-shirts and passion, the Earth Quaker Action Team (EQAT) recently gathered outside of PECO headquarters in Philadelphia with the goal of convincing the utility to commit to getting 20 percent of its electricity from rooftop solar by 2025. When looking at the big picture, EQAT is not asking for anything out […]
2016 Q1 Report Shows Bright Forecast for Solar & Storage
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission‘s (FERC) report for the first quarter of 2016 is on the books, and it shows a bright future for renewable energy and energy storage. The report details new energy generation projects that went online in the first three months of the year, and we are proud that renewable energy sources continue to compete with […]
Why Winter is the Perfect Season to Go Solar
The sunny, summer months are ideal for solar energy production, but the winter is truly the perfect season to go solar. Here are four reasons why you should consider going solar this winter. 1. Going solar doesn’t happen over night. While it doesn’t take very long to install a solar energy system (typically a 3-day process), […]
As climate changes, solar energy is key to farming
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 […]
Should I buy or lease a solar energy system?
If you’re considering going solar, there is one question that you’ll have to answer, and it can take a bit of research and number-crunching to come to a conclusion. But it’s important to do your homework and go solar as an educated consumer who knows that you’re getting the most bang from your buck. Exact Solar is here to […]
Stop Fooling Yourself: Climate Change is a War
Just last night, I was just one of 1,200 people from countries all over the world who stood before former Vice President Al Gore, applauding with passion in our hearts and tears in our eyes, as we officially became Climate Reality Leaders. Some were under the age of 10, while others were walking with canes. […]
