Do you like solar? Ever wanted to install solar, produce your own power, or invest in renewable energy? If, like me, you answered yes to any of these questions then you should check out Solar Mosaic. This revolutionary company hosts a platform where people from around the world can invest in local clean energy programs. [...]
Considering my love for soccer and interest in renewable energy, this story about the 2014 World Cup caught my eye (and reinforced my decision to make the trip in two years). Using solar technology as the lynchpin, Brazil has set a goal of meeting minimum LEED sustainability standards in all 12 of their venues for [...]
Here is an example of a solar installation that proves solar does not necessarily need to be installed on the roof. This customer determined that the roof was facing the incorrect direction for solar to work so they designed a practical solar walkway that provides protection in the winter and shading in the summer. It [...]
You have GOT to check out www.adoptachristmastree.com, they’re eco-friendly, deliver the tree with singing elves and even pick it up for you after the holidays! Please consider adopting a living Christmas tree this year, instead of a dead one that will be tossed in the trash after only a few weeks. 32 million trees are [...]
Each and every day we come across some very interesting goodies on the World Wide Web. Each week we will compile our favorites right here so you can share in some of that goodness. Here is Volume 1 for your viewing pleasure! Terracycle - we did a spotlight (found here) on this wonderful company recently and [...]
Here is another clip from the documentary Y.E.R.T.(Your Environmental Road Trip)…Enjoy! -Newman
This past Tuesday, I was invited to a screening of the documentary Y.E.R.T.(Your Environmental Road Trip) at California Center for Sustainable Energy. It was an inspiring film and I thought I’d share clips from the flick that I can’t stop thinking about. First up…SOLAR ROADS! Bennet - PNS Energy
What would putting solar on every rooftop in the U.S. do? I see three pretty big benefits. In the US alone, we generate a lot of electricity – almost 4,000 billion kWh of power – and less than .01% of that comes from solar. If we imagine solar on every rooftop, we could, according to [...]
Having solar panels has, to this point, been a luxury item and, even in the corporate world, only the elite brands (those we all know make tons of money) have been making the commitment to change to solar power. Kohl’s Department Stores has taken their commitment to using solar (as part of their energy usage [...]
The phrase “vampire power” is becoming common language in the eco-friendly community and we are out to decipher what it actually means and give you some advice on how to prevent vampire power and save some easy money in the process. Vampire or standby power is the electricity that devices use when they are plugged [...]
