People are always looking for ways to invest their money. They often turn to more traditional investments like an S&P500. However, research suggests that investing in solar energy can get you a greater bang for your buck. Here are a few reasons why: You get a greater return on investment (ROI) Many investments are risky,… Read more »
This week, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act. While the name suggests the focus of the legislation is on increasing inflation, it also tackles a variety of issues facing everyday Americans. One of those issues is climate change. Indeed, the bill offers $370 billion toward climate change and energy efforts. But how will this… Read more »
Solar energy is one of the cleanest ways to power our homes and businesses. But how efficient is it? Most solar panels are anywhere between 15% to 20% efficient. That may not sound like a lot, but modern solar panels can easily cover the energy requirements of most homes and businesses. However, there are factors… Read more »
It can be difficult deciding whether it’s time to give up on repairing your heating system and replace it with a new one. Because your heating system is crucial to your home, you’ll want it to always be in the best shape, especially during the cold winter months. Here are some tips that will help… Read more »
With the global temperature continuing to rise, the pressure for businesses to adopt more eco-friendly habits has also grown. After all, 70% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to just 100 companies around the globe. So, what can you, as a business, do to reduce your carbon footprint? Here are a few… Read more »
Solar energy reduces our need for fossil fuels. This not only saves our environment and our wallet, but it can also save our health. Fossil fuels dump harmful pollutants into our air and water supplies, which in turn can cause a variety of health issues such as asthma or bronchitis. By investing in cleaner energy,… Read more »
We all care about the environment, but we often don’t live environmentally-friendly lifestyles. There are, however, ways to change this, and it all starts in your home. Think about your water usage Americans waste, on average, 1 trillion gallons of water each year. In order to be truly eco-friendly, and to cut down on the… Read more »
Distributed generation can help the grid deliver clean and reliable power to more customers, as well as reduce the loss of electricity along distribution and transmission lines. Today, there are over 12 million distributed generation units in the United States. Want to know more? Read on. What is distributed generation? The term refers to technologies,… Read more »
How much energy do you waste in your home every day? The answer will probably shock you. Save money on your energy bills and protect the environment by learning how to audit your home’s energy consumption: Locate and seal air leaks Sealing air leaks can save you up to 20 percent on your electric bill… Read more »
Spring is the season of green, from the fresh green grass to the bright green budding trees and plants. Embrace the season by going green with these 6 home energy-saving tips! Flip on the ceiling fan Lower electricity bills by turning off the air conditioning and cranking up the ceiling fan. Change the direction of… Read more »
