WASHINGTON – In 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a new rule to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from existing coal-fired electric utility generating units and power plants across the country. Th...
Earth’s temperature is a balancing act
Earth’s temperature depends on the balance between energy entering and leaving the planet’s system. When incoming energy from the sun is absorbed by the Earth system, Earth warms. When the su...
Green power markets are just a part of the larger energy market in the United States. In order to understand the role of renewable energy in the electricity market, it is important to know how the U.S. electricity grid and market...
With the current state of the environment, each of us is trying to do its part in helping the global transition towards sustainable green energy. Not surprisingly, heat pumps emerged as one of the keys in doing so.
But, the ques...
Many of you will read this title and think it’s just a poor attempt at a clickbait. I would have preferred that as well, believe me, but the truth is much more sinister. So, what happened?
We first need to go back to January 2022...
Use these energy improvements to save money on your energy bills during high inflation
Replace your home’s five most frequently used light fixtures or bulbs with ENERGY STAR models to save $75 per year.
Fix leaky faucets to...
To date, over 100 and counting globally significant banks and insurers* have announced their divestment from coal mining and/or coal-fired power plants.
When significant investors act, global momentum increases. The question now...
In this groundbreaking feature, we delve into the inspiring lives and accomplishments of 25 remarkable women shaping our planet’s future. This article will highlight these trailblazers’ contributions to renewable energy and climat...
When it comes to the solar industry, most people perceive it as a “naturally male-dominated sector,” mainly because of the common perception that it involves lots of technical skills and hard labor work. Despite how we might view...
According to the EIA, around 4.7% of U.S. electricity generation came from solar energy in 2022.
What’s the difference between the installed capacity and electricity generation of energy sources?
It’s a good question and one...
Graphic by Sarah Gerrity, Energy.gov
Ever since Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla battled it out during the War of the Currents in the late 19th century, electricity has been a central part of life in America. We are constantly conne...
Just as there are a variety of technologies available in conventional vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles (also known as electric cars or EVs) have different capabilities that can accommodate different dri...
