Renewable Energy
The best advice on energy efficiency, solar power, wind energy, living off the grid, and more.
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.
Top Technologies to Shrink your Home Energy Usage and Carbon Footprint
By Vikram Aggarwal
Reducing your carbon footprint and simultaneously saving money is easier than ever with the growth of energy-saving technologies.
How to Convince Your Community to Switch to Solar Power
By Bobbi Peterson
Communities around the world are switching to renewable energy sources. Although the push toward renewables can be difficult, there are many ways to demonstrate just how important the switch is for our environment and our future.
This New Charging Technology Could Change Energy as We Know It
By Kayla Matthews
Lithium-ion batteries are still the primary source of power for many of our daily tech gadgets and household appliances. But, with the increasing popularity of connected devices, li-ion batteries are no longer the most efficient energy source for us.
Growing Up as an Off-Grid Child
By Aur Beck, Advanced Energy Solutions Group
Growing up off the grid helped to develop skills and a sustainable mind-set.
Money-Saving Tips in Every Issue!
At MOTHER EARTH NEWS, we are dedicated to conserving our planet's natural resources while helping you conserve your financial resources. You'll find tips for slashing heating bills, growing fresh, natural produce at home, and more. That's why we want you to save money and trees by subscribing through our earth-friendly automatic renewal savings plan. By paying with a credit card, you save an additional $5 and get 6 issues of MOTHER EARTH NEWS for only $12.95 (USA only).
You may also use the Bill Me option and pay $17.95 for 6 issues.
Canadian Subscribers - Click Here
International Subscribers - Click Here
Canadian subscriptions: 1 year (includes postage & GST).
