Clean, Accessible, and Local It’s no secret that solar energy can reduce both your carbon footprint and your monthly energy bill. What you might not know is that these benefits aren’t limited to those who install solar panels on their property. Not every home is good for solar. Community Solar helps open the solar market […]
Powerwall Resiliency: How Long Will Powerwall Protect You?
Resilient Communities Powerwall is available to anyone, with or without solar energy. Tesla describes Powerwall as a “rechargeable home battery system that stores energy from solar or from the grid and makes it available on demand.” The prospect of generating and storing your own energy is incredibly appealing– especially when you consider the power outages […]
Energy Storage: The Missing Piece for a Clean Energy Future
The Decline of Coal The US has slowly been moving away from coal: over the past decade, US coal power production has dropped by 44%. The harmful effects of burning coal and are well documented, so reducing coal power bodes well for both human and environmental health. As we use less and less coal energy, […]
New Solar Tariff Might Stop Solar Soar
The solar industry has been booming in recent years. The push for more renewables has caused solar energy to skyrocket, as well as a steep decline in the price for going solar. The growth of the solar industry, however, is in jeopardy. The success of the solar industry moving forward is now in the […]
LEED, Renewables, and Energy Efficiency
Massachusetts is a leader in energy efficiency and renewable energy. We have been ranked as first in energy efficiency and as 5th in the nation for LEED-certified buildings. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of a partnership between programs that encourage sustainability, energy efficiency and sourcing power from renewable sources. Help Massachusetts […]
