Solar installation costs continue to come down. Since 2010, the cost of installing solar has dropped an incredible 65%. While buying a solar installation might’ve been only for the well-to-do just a decade ago, with today’s […]
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Pros and Cons of Solar Energy in 2021
If you’re considering installing solar panels on your home, it’s important to know both the pros and cons of solar energy before taking any steps. Rooftop solar is a safe, long-term investment that both helps […]
Best Energy-Efficient White Noise Machines
White noise machines produce white noise and relaxing sounds to either drown out the unwanted sounds around you or create a relaxing sound for you to focus on while you relax into blissful slumber. One […]
Can solar Christmas lights cut your energy bills?
Replacing typical plug-in Christmas lights with solar can certainly cut a sliver off your utility bills, but don’t expect to buy your kids’ Christmas presents with the savings. The real benefit of solar Christmas lights […]
Renewable Energy Mandates Raise Electricity Prices
Economists at the University of Chicago recently published findings that show state-level renewable energy mandates raise utility prices by an extremely-high 17%. The findings are much higher than an oft-cited 2015 study from the Lawrence […]
Clean Energy from Falling Snow Could One Day Track your Skiing Performance
Researchers at the University of California – Los Angeles have created a device that harnesses the static electricity inherent within snow. But while it’s certainly an exciting prospect for small-scale applications like wearable electronics, don’t […]
Electric Vehicles Enjoy Lower Emissions, Regardless of Energy Source
No matter where your electric vehicle’s energy comes from – natural gas, solar panels, or even coal – new research from Northwestern University shows it’s still likely better for the environment than conventional vehicles. The […]
Idaho Power is Replacing Coal with 100% Clean Energy
100% clean energy pledges are becoming more common these days. Cities, states, and private companies are looking to decrease their emissions by investing in renewable and clean energy. Utilities are also getting in on the […]
Energy Storage Tax Credit Could Jumpstart Battery Industry
Energy storage is still hampered by high costs, but some in the federal government are looking to partially solve that problem. Last week, lawmakers in the democratic-controlled House of Representatives introduced a bill to extend […]
Solar Panels Produce Far More Energy Than They Consume Says Stanford Study
Image Source: CC license via Flickr New research from Stanford University further confirms that the energy produced by solar panels far outweighs the energy needed to manufacture and install them, though the picture isn’t quite […]
Renewable Energy is Now a Third of All Energy Worldwide
Renewable energy capacity worldwide is at an all-time high of 2,351 GW, just over a third of the world’s total electricity capacity. According to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency, total renewable […]
DOE Invests $36 Million in Solar Energy Projects to Strengthen the Nation’s Power Grid
The Department of Energy is set to provide $36 million in funding to a handful of research projects that aim to integrate solar energy more deeply into the electricity grid, as a way to prevent […]
Energy Storage is Being Made Cheaper with Hemp Waste
Researchers are using waste fiber from the hemp plant to create lower-cost energy storage. Alternet Systems, a company dedicated to energy storage and EV tech, has purchased land in New York to grow and process […]
Is there a place for nuclear energy in a 100% clean energy economy?
New tech could make nuclear a safer, cleaner option. Nuclear power plants produce zero emissions, but are still controversial due to safety concerns from leakage and meltdowns, as well containment issues of the radioactive waste. […]