Renewable Energy
The best advice on energy efficiency, solar power, wind energy, living off the grid, and more.
Backup Power is the Beginning of Living Off Grid
By Aur Beck, Advanced Energy Solutions Group
Electricity is a big part of living off grid.
Shed Light on the Value of Solar with these Solar Calculators
By Ryan Willemsen
Solar calculators help you determine whether solar panels installed at your home or business will save money over electricity pulled from the grid.
Questions to Ask When Buying a Home with Solar Panels
By Sarah Hancock, BestCompany.com
Thinking about purchasing a home with a solar energy system? Don’t make your decision before checking out these tips.
How Renewable Energy Helps Rural Communities
By Kayla Matthews
Renewable energy is good for the environment, of course. But did you know it has additional benefits for rural communities?
Net Metering: a Key Policy that Helps You Balance your Solar-Electricity Use
By Vikram Aggarwal
Unless you install an energy storage option like the Tesla Powerwall, you’ll need access to an electricity source other than solar when the sun isn’t shining. Thanks to a utility program called net metering, you can easily power your house with solar electricity throughout the year.
Dandelion Energy Bringing Affordable Geothermal to New York
By Seth Leitman
Dandelion, a geothermal startup that recently graduated X, the research and development lab at Google’s parent company, announces a partnership with Hudson Solar, the leading residential solar installer in the Hudson Valley and Upstate NY
States Lead the Way with Renewable Energy Policy
By Lydia Noyes
Eight states are leading the way with legislation to boost clean power production.
Cloudy Skies for Solar Incentives in the Bay State
By Ryan Willemsen
SMART program solar incentives in Massachusetts.
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