It’s hard to believe but 90% of existing American homes are under insulated. That means 90% of existing American homes are wasting money, energy and are not providing their owners with optimal comfort. In addition to this, they are also having a negative impact on the environment. The numbers are…
Power your home, save money, and help the environment. Unless you’re filthy rich, you’re probably always on the lookout for ways to save a couple bucks. One of the best ways to cut your monthly bills is by investing in renewable energy. Not from the power plant, but stuff you…
The drop in price is driven by investments from developing nations. Over the past six years, the cost of solar energy has dropped dramatically, to the point where it is now even cheaper than wind power in emerging markets like China and India. This may be largely due to rising…
What’s Next for Clean Energy Investors? According to energy investors and world leaders, business is booming. But more can be done to maximize economic potential. The Department of Energy (DOE) was front and center at COP22 in Marrakesh, discussing the investment challenges and opportunities affecting the global, emerging energy market.…
With a new technique for manufacturing single-layer organic polymer solar cells, scientists at UC Santa Barbara and three other universities might very well move organic photovoltaics into a whole new generation of wearable devices and enable small-scale distributed power generation. The simple doping solution-based process involves briefly immersing organic semiconductor…
What parts of your lease matter? Aside from cost, space requirements and lease length, most building occupants aren’t paying attention to the finer details of their commercial lease. Yet, lease terms determine many aspects of building operation and energy performance, which can have a large impact on a tenant’s overall…
The SunShot Prize: Solar in Your Community Challenge is a prize competition that aims to expand solar electricity access to all Americans, especially underserved segments such as low- and moderate-income (LMI) households state, local, and tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations. In order to make solar more accessible and inclusive for…
The clean energy economy is taking off. It’s bringing new opportunities for U.S. businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and consumers. If President-elect Trump is serious about his promise to create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, then he should push America toward a strong, clean energy future. Clean energy means will bring…
After the most drawn out race in recent American history, Republican nominee Donald Trump won the presidential election against the favored democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton. These candidates stood on opposite sides of the spectrum for every topic — especially energy policy. While Clinton proposed more renewable energy development,Trump favors traditional…
The International Energy Agency said Tuesday it expected the share of renewable energy on the global grid to expand more than initially thought. “We are witnessing a transformation of global power markets led by renewables” IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said in a statement. In its latest market report, the…
