How Can Schools and Cities Earn Income from Distributed Energy Deployed Locally?
In an ideal world, a school with four to five buildings could cover its campus roofs with solar, add batteries to form microgrids and produce […]
Community Solar at Costs 12.5% to 50% Less Than Utility Bills Through Oregon Program
In October, I wrote about my efforts to subscribe to a community solar project here in Oregon. My home’s rooftop isn’t solar-friendly. Community solar is […]
Introducing Travis Royce as Our Tech/Finance Content Specialist
We leverage Travis’s exceptional research skills and quick-witted synthesis to offer clarity and insight into the nuanced realms of technology and finance.
Cement Creates 7% to 8% of Global CO2 Emissions. Green Cement Can Help.
I wanted to convince my friend who owns a cement company to use green cement. But I needed juicy details before I could launch my campaign.
How Can Your Electric Vehicle Earn You Money with Vehicle-to-Grid Technology?
Your electric vehicle (EV) can earn you money with vehicle-to-grid technology, which allows your EV to feed power back to the grid through bidirectional charging. […]
The Warm & Fuzzy Feeling of Converting Gas Guzzlers to Electric Vehicles
EV West takes old gas guzzlers and converts them into zero-emission electric vehicles (EV). Not only does that wipe out car emissions; it sometimes sparks a light bulb in customers’ minds and they begin looking into solar or other renewable energy systems.
To Achieve His Wind Power Dream, Farmer Takes on Town and Neighbors, Then is Surprised by Demand Charges
A farmer’s wind power dream was foiled by demand charges and his turbine’s cracked bed plate. But new incentives for renewables may help.
Nerding Out on Clean Energy
In this blog, we’re going to get nerdy about clean energy. Consider this a support group for folks who love to talk about their solar […]