1. Start Using Reusable Products Recycling is undoubtedly one of the best ways to limit the trash that finds its way to landfills in America. However, just a paltry 23 percent of plastic bottles are ever recycled in the U.S. Unfortunately, when those bottles sit in landfills, it could take up to several centuries before they decompose fully. So, always use reusable … [Read more...] about Quick Tips To A Sustainable Future
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Stem Provides Smart Energy Storage Solutions to Today’s Power
Stem Inc., a global company that specializes in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven clean energy storage systems, says it will provide smart energy storage services to Today’s Power Inc. (TPI), a renewable energy company based in North Little Rock, Ark., that develops, owns and operates renewable energy assets. A certified partner in Stem’s Partner Program, … [Read more...] about Stem Provides Smart Energy Storage Solutions to Today’s Power
EIA's AEO2021 shows U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions rising after the mid-2030s
February 11, 2021 In the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2021 (AEO2021), EIA projects that U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions will decline for most years through the mid-2030s but then begin to rise slightly from the mid-2030s through 2050. In the AEO2021 Reference case, EIA projects that, by 2050, U.S. energy-related … [Read more...] about EIA's AEO2021 shows U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions rising after the mid-2030s
Homeowners associations still a barrier for some would-be solar customers
Michael Tuszynski / Creative Commons Homes in newer, planned communities often have ideal conditions for solar panels, but some homeowners associations prevent residents from installing them. Minnesota homeowners and solar groups are backing a bill to prohibit HOAs from banning rooftop solar panels. Jonathan Edmonson had plans to put a 16-kilowatt solar array on the roof of … [Read more...] about Homeowners associations still a barrier for some would-be solar customers
Commentary: With open standards, U.S. can build EV charging infrastructure faster
Megha Lakhchaura is director of policy and utility programs for EVBox North America, part of EVBox Group, which provides flexible and scalable electric vehicle charging solutions that ensure electric mobility is accessible to everyone. Creating a cleaner transportation system, where everyday driving is fully electric and emission-free, is a goal that many of us in the EV … [Read more...] about Commentary: With open standards, U.S. can build EV charging infrastructure faster