Community choice aggregation is a decision that each state and county must make for themselves, and while some states are actively participating in community choice aggregation programs other have been slower to consider this alternative. According to National Conference of State Legislation, “States may consider aggregation to reduce electricity costs, provide power from local sources […]
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Solar panels harness the sunlight and are taking over every part of one’s home—and now, one’s boat! If you’ve heard of marine solar panels, you’ve probably been left a little confused. Marine solar panels? What does that mean? Well, marine solar panels are, in fact, popular solar panels that you can put on your boat […]
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One of the coolest solar powered products around? Hands down, it has to be solar water heaters. While solar energy practices and products are booming, these water heaters will always be the best and ensure piping hot water whenever you need it. There’s nothing worse than waking up to a shower with cold water, is […]
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Now that we’re in 2018, it’s time to evaluate commercial solar power as renewable energy and put together a simple guide to help you navigate the murky waters of investing and dealing with installers of solar panels. It’s stressful, it can seem to be too much at times, and there is always the fear of […]
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Solar powered fountain pumps are on the rise and becoming more and more popular every day… and for good reason! As a clean and green way to brighten up any garden or home, solar powered fountains have many uses for novice solar users and advanced environmentally-friendly homeowners alike. And, like many other popular solar powered […]
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As more and more household appliances make the switch to solar power, it has become clearer that renewable energy is the future. From solar furnaces to solar refrigerators and freezers, everyday devices are starting to go green. Lately, solar refrigerators have joined the list of eco-friendly, solar-powered appliances that drastically reduce energy consumption. Solar refrigerators […]
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Solar energy enthusiasts love to talk about how their penchant for renewable energy is helping save the environment. While this is true, most solar power connoisseurs understate the impact that solar solutions can have on their energy costs. In most cases, whether looking to heat your home or crank up that air conditioner, adopting solar […]
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There are few things more frustrating than having your phone battery die when you need it most—and there is no way of charging it. Unfortunately, many of us know what it’s like to reach for our phones to send an important last-minute message, only to find out that it’s out of juice. That’s where solar […]
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Solar energy in the United States has skyrocketed in popularity over the past couple of decades. Thanks to technological innovations in photovoltaic technologies and lithium-ion batteries, residential, and commercial solar energy have become an affordable source of renewable energy for millions of Americans. Since the 1970s, the solar industry has rocketed while the cost of […]
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Potential environmental impacts due to solar energy may vary significantly depending on the technology that is being utilized. With solar power, the amount of electricity the solar panels produce depends on a few different factors including the size of the panels that are being used, the efficiency of the interior solar cells, and how much […]
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