The Biden administration has new plans to get lower-income families in touch with solar energy. The White House announced two new programs today aimed at expanding access to “community solar” projects among subsidized housing residents and families who receive federal assistance to pay their utility bills. It also launched a new rewards program for existing […]
The City of New Bedford has been honored by a New England Energy Policy Association for City Leadership in Solar Energy. The Association of Solar Energy Companies of New England (SEBANE) recently presented the City with the association’s Local Solar Leadership Award, highlighting the City’s prominence in the development of solar energy. With a portfolio […]
As a renewable energy source, solar energy plays an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change, which is critical to protecting humans, wildlife and ecosystems. Solar energy can also improve air quality and reduce water use from energy production. Why do we use solar energy? 7 Reasons Why You Should Go […]
What is solar power and how does it work? Solar energy works by converting energy from the sun into power. There are two forms of energy generated by the sun for our use – electricity and heat. Both are generated through the use of solar panels, which range in size from residential rooftops to “solar […]
Arid areas gifting cities with energy, technological innovations helping keep facilities humming despite natural challenges Technologies will power the next wave of wind and solar power development in China’s desert areas amid higher requirements for uninterrupted power generation and transmission, facing challenges from extreme conditions such as high temperatures and blowing sand, […]
Using a combination of multiple energy sources, including solar, makes the nation’s energy system more resilient. Solar energy provides about 3% of the country’s electricity overall and about 9% of Arizona’s, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) selected University of Arizona […]
