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The consequences of inaccurate carbon reporting
The era of greenwashing and other forms of inaccurate carbon reporting is over. The US Securities...
Closeup of a rooftop solar panel on a sunny day.
NEM 3.0 and beyond: How solar companies can prep for the new energy pricing future
Big changes are in motion for the solar industry. Last week, California’s new Net Billing policy ...
How Solar & DER businesses can unlock new sales
There’s no denying the solar industry took a hit during the pandemic due to supply chain disrupti...
What the Inflation Reduction Act's incentives mean for you
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aims to lower energy costs, build a clean energy economy, and r...
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What's next for climate tech in 2023
For almost a half century we’ve talked about quitting our addiction to fossil fuels, and in 2022,...
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2022 Arcadia Year in Review
At Arcadia, 2022 was all about pushing our software platform to meet the demands of the next phas...
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California NEM 3.0 becomes law, rebranded as Net Billing
Updated 12/20/2022 based on the final ruling.On December 16th, 2022 the California PUC released t...
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The key to understanding electricity tariffs across North America
As we’re witnessing a visible increase in policy action, more innovations in energy technology, a...
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How the Arc platform can help restaurants serve sustainability
Remember the days when every company seemingly became a tech company overnight? Well, the way we ...
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Q&A with Karla Loeb, Arcadia’s new Head of Government Affairs
At Arcadia, we’re constantly working towards the vision of a 100% zero-carbon future. Helping Arc...
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Arcadia’s journey to 1 GW of community solar
A decade ago, if you wanted to make the switch to renewable energy at home, most likely you’d be ...
Map of the continental United States, with 14 states highlighted: Colorado, DC, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Virginia. These are the states in which Arcadia is actively managing community solar projects.
Arcadia's community solar projects across the United States
Arcadia is the leading manager of community solar projects in the United States. Arcadia currentl...
Your solar panels could soon work at night
One of the most popular clean energy sources in North America, solar power, has skyrocketed in us...
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Three challenges facing companies in the new energy economy
To truly understand what’s changing in the “new energy economy,” it’s important to understand wha...
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Understanding your options for clean energy at home
For many of us, the energy we use at home is a big part of our individual carbon footprints. Make...
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$200 million to build the data layer powering a zero-carbon economy
When I started Arcadia in 2014 (a lifetime ago in the climate tech world), a fully decarbonized p...
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What it takes to build a solar farm
If you’ve already joined Arcadia’s community solar program, you’ll know firsthand — it’s a pretty...
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How do we tackle the 'E' in ESG?
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a criterion for evaluating a company’s operations ...
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Unpacking the true cost of fossil fuels
One of the frequent criticisms about renewable energy is that it’s more expensive than energy gen...
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Women’s History Month isn’t just a gender issue — it’s a climate issue, too
If you care about the climate crisis, then you should care about gender equality, too. There are ...
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The hidden energy costs of working from home
Even before COVID-19 turned living rooms across the country into home offices, remote work was be...
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Six solar facts that could change your world (no, really)
The clean energy industry moves really quickly, which is a good thing — we need innovation and fa...
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Q&A with Benjamin Stein, Arcadia’s new Chief Product Officer
By any account, Benjamin Stein has had a storied career in the software industry. In more than 20...
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How your power bill gets turned into clean energy
Arcadia makes it easy for you to turn your power bill into clean energy. It’s not magic (we wish!...
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Four climate truths everyone should know
At Arcadia, we know that the science is real — humans are causing climate change, and we need to ...
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Electric vehicle adoption is on the rise, but so are charging costs. What does that mean for EV owners?
Rising costs are hitting consumers everywhere — at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and on the...
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Ask Us Anything: Your climate and energy questions, answered
During Climate Week in September, we started asking our community to send us their questions abou...
COP26 is over. Now what?
Last week, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26, wrapped up in Glasgow, Scotlan...
Solar panels on the roof of an apartment building in Queensbridge, New York. The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge spans the background of the image.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul doubles down on low-cost, accessible solar
When I think of climate leadership, I think of Governor Kathy Hochul in New York. At the outset o...
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Does your voice matter in the climate fight? Yes! Here's proof.
You’ve heard us talk about how policy matters in the fight against climate change and how legisla...
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Why your stove may be the key to combating fossil fuels
An estimated 35% of Americans still use gas stoves. That’s despite the known benefits of their el...
Two semi-trucks pass each other on a highway in the American West. Heat makes the road shine and causes the mountains behind the trucks to shimmer.
What extreme weather means for the energy grid — and why it matters
It’s already been a summer for the record books. And not in a good way.The heat wave in the Pacif...
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How community solar helps companies of all sizes
In the last year, we’ve seen a lot more companies become interested in community solar, and for g...
From undue price surges to past-due balance spikes, here’s the power bill crisis that hit during the pandemic.
$241. That’s how much one customer overpaid on a single electricity bill last month. No, this was...
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Sweating in Texas? Why you should remain alert — but not stressed — about your electricity
By now, every Texan knows the heat has arrived early this summer. It’s definitely hot outside, an...
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One in four surveyed households has unpaid electricity bills. The total amount they owe is skyrocketing.
After more than a year, we may finally, finally be emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, ...
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What’s up with all the new climate legislation? And what does it mean for clean energy?
In the 100+ days since he took office (we’ve lost track of whether that seems like yesterday or 5...
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We need an equitable energy system. Community solar can get us there.
On Tuesday, April 20, I testified before the House Subcommittee on Energy (a subcommittee of the ...
This Earth Day, take the pledge to do just one thing
In 1970, some 20 million Americans — students, teachers, families, workers, environmental advocat...
Your guide to becoming a community solar advocate
What’s not to love about solar power? It’s abundant. It’s inexpensive. It adds clean energy to ou...
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Q&A with Jacqueline Patterson, director of the NAACP’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program
Power Dynamics is an interview series highlighting the work, ideas, and voices of advocates worki...
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How RECs support a fossil-fuel-free future
When members join Arcadia, they are not just committing to a cleaner power bill for themselves, t...
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We need community solar access across the country. Biden and Congress can help make it happen
This originally appeared in Fast Company.For most of the country, the only way to directly suppor...
Kristy Drutman, youth climate activist and founder of Brown Girl Green
Q&A with Kristy Drutman, founder of Brown Girl Green
Power Dynamics is an interview series highlighting the work, ideas, and voices of advocates worki...
Arcadia CEO Kiran Bhatraju walks among the solar panels at the opening of the Goat Island community solar farm in Rhode Island
A win for the climate. Now, let’s keep up the energy.
The past few days, months, and years have tested us all. But we know what we’re capable of when w...
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Q&A with Chandra Farley of the Partnership for Southern Equity
Power Dynamics is an interview series highlighting the work, ideas, and voices of advocates worki...
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Three green alternatives to fossil fuel generators
As catastrophic wildfire and hurricane seasons have ravaged both coasts of the United States this...
Marilyn Waite, program officer in environment at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Q&A with Marilyn Waite, clean energy finance expert
Power Dynamics is an interview series highlighting the work, ideas, and voices of advocates worki...
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Companies need to adjust employee benefits during coronavirus. Here’s how.
In recent months, we’ve seen a large segment of the workforce adjust to being remote, first becau...
Shalanda Baker, co-founder of the Initiative for Energy Justice
Q&A with Shalanda Baker, co-founder of the Initiative for Energy Justice
Power Dynamics is an interview series highlighting the work, ideas, and voices of advocates worki...
Is it time to ask your employer to offset your energy bill?
If you’re working from home these days, you’re likely saving money on your daily commute and Star...
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The ultimate guide to understanding your power bill
When was the last time you took a good, hard look at your power bill? Like, actually read through...
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Energy use at home will spike this summer — here's what that means for you
Three months ago, no one knew how long stay-at-home orders would last or how completely our new n...
Protecting our planet, protecting our people
Building a just renewable future
Two weeks ago, we took an unequivocal stance in support of Black Lives Matter. It was an importan...
LED vs. regular lightbulbs: Do they really make a difference?
If you’ve found yourself in the market for new lightbulbs recently, you’ve likely faced what seem...
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Why community solar solves
solar’s biggest problem
The promise of solar is two-fold: it’s good for the planet and for our wallets. In fact, solar pa...
Your car could soon be powered by manure
Last November, UK retail giant John Lewis committed to powering 300 of its delivery trucks off of...
Massachusetts: We’re bringing solar power to your community
This month, we officially launched our first-ever community solar project in the state of Massach...
Arcadia and the people-powered
energy revolution
Today marks an important milestone in our journey — five years, and one billion kilowatt-hours of...
How Arcadia is helping Illinois residents save with clean energy
Since 2002, Illinois energy customers have had the ability to pick their energy supplier. But eff...
Solar panels next to a field
How our members are helping bring the first community solar projects to Illinois
Solar power is the most affordable and prolific energy available, but the vast majority of Americ...
The rise of wind energy in the U.S.
In recent years, wind power has become one of the most popular sources of renewable energy in the...
Clean energy state spotlight: Virginia
Most Virginians want clean electricity. However, there remains some difference in opinion regardi...
In the aftermath of the Camp Fire, Paradise rebuilds with resilience in mind
To an outsider, it may have looked like an ordinary fall festival, with pumpkins, music, food and...
How Goat Island made Rhode Island history
Last month, community members gathered in Burrillville, Rhode Island, for the ribbon-cutting cere...
Building software that transforms
clean energy access
Every Monday, as our engineering team comes together for a company-wide meeting, we see a number ...
Lessons in carbon-cutting from five U.S. states
2018 saw record-high global carbon emissions — CO2 emissions rose by 2.7 percent to a high of 37....
Finding compromise when choosing solar
Look around your street or neighborhood, and you’ll likely find a few rooftops that have made the...
191 major brands going 100% renewable
The fight against climate change is a fight for everyone, from individuals to businesses, nationa...
Your guide to calculating home energy costs
Have you ever wondered how much it really cost to leave the TV on in the background as you slept?...
Everything to know about hydropower
As one of the oldest energy sources, hydropower dates back over 2000 years. Ancient Greek farmers...
Americans in 13 states could be saving an average of 20% on power
“Smart” rate switching can save you time and money, with clean energy.Twenty years ago, a handful...
How Maryland is getting ahead in clean energy
The U.S. renewable energy sector remains resilient despite 2018 tax policy setbacks. A growing wo...
Maine commits to 100% renewable energy
The State of Maine has officially set a 100% renewable energy goal. On June 26, 2019, the Governo...
Community solar financing: Redefining risk
It’s no surprise that in less than a decade community solar has become the fastest-growing segmen...
5 tips for lowering your foodprint
Similar to one’s carbon footprint, a “foodprint” is used to measure the environmental impact of ...
Clean energy state spotlight: California
California’s leading efforts in clean energy have some labeling it as the new Sunshine State. In ...
How James saves money with efficiency and solar power
James has spent years working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, hi...
10 powerful quotes to inspire sustainability
Climate Change is a global issue affecting every person and inch of this planet. With inspiration...
Tennessee Valley Authority looks to major solar increase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — In the latest draft of a long range power plan, the Tennessee Valley Authori...
Energy choice 101
What is energy choice?Many people have only one choice for their delivery and supply of electric ...
Clean energy state spotlight: Rhode Island
States across America are stepping up to fight the effects of climate change. At Arcadia, we enab...
The future of solar
Thomas Edison once said, “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power!”O...
We're bringing community solar to Rhode Island
Rhode Island residents can now sign up for community solar, and it’s about time! We’re excited to...
What is the Green New Deal?
In recent years, much of the work to combat climate change and support the development of new cle...
Clean Energy State Spotlight: New York
Across the U.S. clean energy industries have continued to grow in leaps and bounds. However, with...
Demystifying energy choice
For most people, electric utilities are still a monopoly industry. They have only one choice for ...
The future of wind energy
Undoubtably, you’ve seen a large wind turbine spinning somewhere offshore, or in a field. These t...
Where does all our energy really go?
When you look outside, what do you see? Probably a few cars on the road, and an abundance of ligh...
A year in review: 6 of our favorite renewable energy stories
Despite a number of alarming climate change headlines, 2018 had many big wins for renewable energ...
How our air changes from summer to winter—and what you might not know
Every summer and winter the air changes, right? Cold gets hot and hot gets cold again. However, t...
Everything you need to know about wind energy for your home
You may have heard of a Renewable Energy Certificate before. In short, they are the official reco...
Global carbon emissions reach record high, what you can do
After two years of near flat carbon emissions growth, 2018 appears to be reversing that trend—on ...
Record wind energy produced in Texas
“SAN ANGELO, TX – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reported that the state has j...
3 Election Wins for Renewable Energy
With the 2018 midterm elections now over, support for a clean energy future appears to be marchin...
Do storm windows save energy?
Tired of paying for heating or cooling that is seeping through old windows? Purchasing replacemen...
4 common situations that increase your energy bill
Even if you closely monitor your energy usage, your power bill at the end of the month might not ...
How wind turbines work to produce electricity
Wind power is one of the most sustainable and abundant forms of renewable energy. According to th...
The top 7 questions you’ve asked Google about renewable energy
As the clean energy industry gains momentum, most of us are curious to know more about its benefi...
6 energy hacks for renters
Homes and apartments occupied by renters make up 31.4% of total housing units in the US. This mea...
The “other” sources of renewable energy
At Arcadia, we connect members to wind and solar power. When we mention renewable energy, there a...
Why a heat wave costs more than you might think
Last year, simultaneous global heat waves ended up impacting not only the U.S. but the entire wor...
Bike to work? Check out your carbon footprint
Science has proven that biking has significant health benefits: it’s an energy booster and, like ...
How tech giants support clean energy, just like you
Tech giants and clean energy.Individuals - including Arcadia members - are an important force dri...
Community solar: How it works
You don’t need a big, sunny house adorned with glossy panels to have solar energy for your househ...
A day in the life of a modern, clean energy apartment
While apartment living comes with some constraints, a renter or condo owner can still create a cl...
What kind of solar power is right for you?
You know switching to solar energy is both a smart investment and good for the environment. Howev...
How to get tax credits for saving on energy
Did you know you the government will reward you for being energy-conscious? It’s true! You know t...
Vampire power sources: The likely culprit of your high power bill
Don’t worry, there are no monsters here. That is unless you count your charger and microwave. Vam...
Calculating your kilowatt hour usage at home
Did your electricity bill skyrocket this winter? Are you looking for ways to reduce your costs, o...
Survey: How Well Does Your Generation Understand Their Energy Choices?
Prices for renewable energy are dropping, but the U.S. still relies heavily on fossil fuels. It’s...
What is a kilowatt-hour? The watts used to power your house, explained
Kilowatt-hours, explainedWhen we see the symbol “kWh” on our utility bills, we may assume that it...
How to Use Solar Power to Save Money: From Tax Credits to Community Solar
Understanding Solar Power SavingsMany people don’t consider switching to solar energy because the...
Understanding the Electrical Grid: From Power Sources to Distribution Centers
How Does the Electrical Grid Work?Until the power goes out, no one gives a second thought about t...
Four Surprising Ways Millennials Are Influencing The Clean Energy Movement
Accounting for over 25 percent of the U.S. population, Millennials are oftentimes criticized for ...
Why The NFL's Energy Plan for Super Bowl LII is a Game Changer
How are you spending your Super Bowl Sunday?One of America’s most infamous pastimes is watching f...
Mapping Urban Efficiency: How Do You, And Your City, Stack-Up?
Energy Efficiency in Your CityWhen we think about “decreasing our carbon footprint”, we often thi...
How we’re saving you money with clean energy
Did you know that the average Fortune 500 pays almost 25 percent less for power than you do at yo...
Clean Energy Prices are Dropping at Alarming Rates
A new report issued in Colorado this week have proven that renewables costs are not only falling,...
How Fossil Fuels Impact Your Health
We know that fossil fuel energy is damaging our planet. But using fossil fuels doesn’t just hurt ...
What Is a Deregulated Energy Market?
Why States DeregulateSince the 1990s, certain states have deregulated their electric and gas mark...
Learning From China’s “Climate Awakening”
According to a detailed new article in The Economist, China has made massive feats to protect the...
New Survey Finds Everyone Supports Clean Energy, Regardless of Political Views
There may be a topic that is safe to discuss with your relatives over Thanksgiving dinner after a...
Killing the Clean Power Plan Has Not Stopped Renewables
The efforts to quash renewable energy have, so far, been unsuccessful. And the trend continues, e...
Massachusetts is Moving into the World of Energy Storage
Massachusetts landed themselves in the top three states with the highest energy storage targets t...
Elon Musk is Stepping in to Help Puerto Rico Recover with Solar Power
Elon Musk is at the forefront of renewable energy news once again after offering to help rebuild ...
Facebook is Building a Data Center in Virginia and Focusing on Renewables
Facebook is investing massively in renewables for their new $750 million data center in Virginia....
New York is Diving Headfirst into Offshore Wind
Earlier this week, the state of New York has asked the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BO...
While Puerto Rico is in a Blackout, One Farm is Kept Alive with Solar Power
With almost no diesel left to burn, Puerto Rico is near a complete blackout after Hurricane Maria...
General Motors Just Announced that They Are Going Electric
General Motors announced yesterday that they are going all-electric. They are ending their relati...
How To Survive a Natural Disaster: Get Renewable Energy.
We have seen storms ravage the southern area of our country multiple times in just a few weeks. T...
Ikea Will Be Selling Solar Batteries in the UK
Ikea, one of the most famous furniture stores in the world, is diving into the world of solar pow...
EasyJet is Planning to Fly Electric Planes Within the Decade
One of the largest sources of pollution is getting a green makeover. Airplanes are going electric...
Facebook Headquarters Goes 100% Renewable
The Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California is going 100% renewable and using local energ...
Oregon is Feeding Apple Inc, and the Future, Renewable Energy
In Eastern Oregon, Avangrid Renewables has started working on the 202-megawatt wind farm that wil...
Britain is Officially Shutting Down All Coal Plants
The U.K. has just stated that all of the remaining coal plants will be shut down by 2025. Back in...
Corporations Continue their Unwavering Support of Renewable Energy
The support for renewable energy is growing in the corporate world. Corporations are not just sup...
The Cost of Offshore Wind Will Decrease by 70% Over the Next 20 Years
There has been an outstanding amount of renewable energy production in the last decade. Because o...
When Solar Power Will Take Over
In 2017, the solar industry is perhaps the strongest it’s ever been. The Solar Energy Industries ...
How Solar Power Helps the Environment
You may have heard that solar power is now cheaper than many other forms of energy. However, lowe...
How Solar Power Produces Energy
Sunlight reaches the Earth via photons, particles that are created at the sun’s core through atom...
Off-shore wind turbine against a blue sky
The most common sizes of wind turbines
When many people think of wind turbines, they may imagine small machines behind someone’s house. ...
The Pros and Cons of Dams
Dams are some of the most impressive and well-noticed aspects of modern infrastructure. Throughou...
Solar Kept Floridians' Homes Running in the Wake of the Storm
Hurricane Irma cut the power to about 6.7 million people in Florida. However, local contractors a...
Anheuser-Busch Purchased Enough Wind Power to Make 20 Million Beers a Year
Anheuser-Busch has purchased enough wind power to produce 20 billion beers per year. They worked ...
Arizona Public Service Increases Funding for Customer Storage by 50%
The largest electric utility in Arizona is increasing the funding for customer storage incentive ...
Renewable Energy Saved the U.S. $88 Billion in Health and Environmental Cost
Wind and solar saved Americans around $88 billion in health and environmental costs in just 8 yea...
China Plans to Ban Sales of Fossil Fuel Cars in Less Than 20 Years
China, the world’s largest auto market, is completely banning the sales of fossil fuel cars. With...
15 Key Facts & Statistics About Hydropower
Hydropower is simply generating electricity through the power of moving water. The energy in stre...
The Pros and Cons of Electric Cars
Over the past several years, electric cars have made massive technological strides. As a result, ...
A fly's eye has inspired Stanford scientists to improve solar panels
A recent study done at Stanford University has scientists using insect eyes as their newest inspi...
Nanotechnology Takes Over Sustainability
Nanotechnology is taking over the tech world and is now inching its way into sustainability. Nano...
15 Key Facts and Statistics About Electric Cars
Electric cars, which eschews only gasoline or diesel power to run partially on electricity, have ...
A Recent Study Shows that Minnesota is Leading the Way in Energy Storage
Minnesota energy storageA recent study done by the University of Minnesota found that energy stor...
15 Key Facts and Statistics About Electric Cars
The electric car, which eschews only gasoline or diesel power to run partially on electricity, ha...
Amazon's Warehouse in New Jersey gets 30 Acres of Solar Panels
Solar meets New Jersey warehouseA massive Amazon warehouse in Carteret, New Jersey just installed...
A Bacteria that Produces Solar Energy
Scientists have discovered a bacteria that produces solar energy more efficiently than commercial...
Britain's Postal Service Goes Electric After 120 Years
Instead of abandoning the postal service completely for the sake of the environment, Britain is m...
The Eclipse's Interesting Effect on Solar Power in D.C.
This past Monday, millions of Americans stopped what they were doing to admire one of nature’s mo...
A Solar-Run Plane is Flying to Space in 2018
A plane that runs only on solar energy is taking on space.
A Plane that Emits Only Water
Researchers have designed a plane that emits only water.
Vertical Axis Turbines Will Take Cities by Storm
Vertical axis turbines may power our cities in the near future.
Farming Like Luke Skywalker: How to Take Water From the Air
We found a way to farm like Luke Skywalker, making science fiction a reality.
This is the Most Absorbent Solar Cell Ever.
Scientists have discovered the most absorbent solar cell of all time. It captures almost 50% of w...
How Biofuel Is Made
In the United States, there has been much research into how to produce and take advantage of rene...
A seagull pecks at a glass bottle that's washed up on the beach
Causes & effects of ocean pollution
Pollution entering our oceans from both man-made and natural activities is affecting marine ecosy...
How Does a Geothermal Power Plant Work?
What is Geothermal Energy?Geothermal energy capture is accomplished by using a large turbine. The...
15 Key Facts & Statistics About Thermal Pollution
Thermal pollution, although not frequently discussed, is a problem that is also persistent and ha...
The Benefits of Biodiesel
Biodiesel has a number of benefits and is an alternative to the traditional diesel fuel. The U.S....
Dutch airports will be powered solely by renewable energy starting in 2018.
The Dutch aviation company, Royal Schiphol Group, says that its airports all across Holland will ...
10 Key Facts and Statistics About Overpopulation
Overpopulation is more than just about numbers. There are several factors involved including impr...
The Many Benefits of Biodiesel
Biodiesel is a better alternative than the traditional diesel fuel made from petroleum. It is mad...
16 Key Facts About Geothermal Power Plants
Geothermal power plants can provide clean and affordable energy by capturing hot water from deep ...
10 Health Problems from Fossil Fuels
Burning fossil fuels for energy doesn’t only release carbon dioxide and contribute to climate cha...
Bacteria that Clean Up Oil Spills by Eating Them
Oil spills are a major problem on the long list of problems that non-renewable energy creates. Wh...
A Startup Uses Heat from Computers to Heat Homes
A Dutch startup is rethinking the way we heat our homes by using the heat from computer servers##...
A New Study Shows How Batteries Can Hold 5 Times More Energy than Ever Before
Expanding battery capacity, even on the smallest scale, is becoming a hot topic in the energy wor...
15 Important Facts & Statistics About Wind Turbines
The idea of generating power from the wind is not new, but modern wind turbines are now efficient...
Lyft Announces that its Cars will be 100% Autonomous and Renewable in Less than 5 Years.
We are now living in a world where autonomous cars are an actual reality. The even crazier news i...
The U.K. is Transitioning their Commercial Vehicles to Electric for the Benefits
The U.K. just recently announced that they are banning the sale of non-electric vehicles in 2040,...
Tesla Will Revolutionize Energy Storage in Massachusetts
Wind and solar farms are popping up all around the country every day. However, the mass majority ...
Causes and Effects of Thermal Pollution
Simply put, thermal pollution comes from hot water or cold water being dumped into a body of wate...
Australia is Speeding Ahead with Electric Vehicle Technology
Lately, we have been seeing countries around the world switch over to electric vehicles. Oil and ...
15 Key Facts & Statistics About Power Plant Pollution
Power plants that use coal, oil and other fossil fuels are generally not considered sustainable. ...
How Solar Energy Benefits You and the Environment
Since its discovery in 1876 by William Grylls Adams, the use of solar power has exploded in recen...
How Wind Energy Benefits You and the Environment
From powering wind sails along the Nile many thousands of years ago to pumping water and grinding...
15 Facts About People & Business’s Carbon Footprint
Greenhouse gases don’t only come from direct emissions. In addition to factories and industrial p...
One of the Most Harmful Atmospheric Gases Can Now be Converted into Energy
A revolutionary idea of how to breakdown one of the most harmful gases has come to a head. Resear...
India's Revolutionary Design: Solar-Powered Trains
India is revolutionizing transportation by putting solar panels on trains.
Electric Vehicles are Dominating the Market Now More than Ever Before.
Electric vehicle sales in the U.S. have skyrocketed the past year, increasing over 45% from July ...
How to read your home's electric meter
Knowing how much energy you are currently using is the first step in lowering your electric bill ...
Study Finds Coal is Dangerous Without Even Being Burned
After hundreds of years of mining, the world’s worst and most dangerous pollutant out of all is c...
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines Advantages & Disadvantages
When people think of wind turbines, they often visualize the expansive rotors of a horizontal-axi...
Primary Advantages & Disadvantages of Solar Water Heaters
A lot of energy is used in the home to heat water. In fact, about 18 percent of home energy use g...
How Renewable Energy Can Save Over 50,000 Lives, and Millions of Dollars a Year
More than 3 million people die each year from outdoor air pollution around the world, according t...
15 Important Facts About Coal Mining and Burning
Coal is used in many industrial processes, and by electric power plants. Accounting for 18 percen...
Scotland Sets Record With 118% Wind Power
Scotland produced enough power from wind to supply its national electricity demand for six full d...
The Cost of Residential & Commercial Wind Turbines
Wind turbines have been generating electricity for over 100 years, and have made quick work of ot...
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Top 20 ways we can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels
Most of the energy consumption in the United States comes from fossil fuels. Natural gas, petrole...
The causes and effects of deforestation
From the evergreen forests of Northern Canada and Russia to the tropical forests of central Afric...
20 Effects of Fracking on the Environment
Hydraulic fracturing, generally called ‘fracking”, is an efficient process for recovering natural...
Here’s Why Gas Prices Rise in the Summer
The popular belief is that gas prices rise in the summertime because more people travel. While pe...
Reagan Took Solar Panels Off The White House
When the Reagans moved into the White House in 1981, they inherited 32 solar panels generating ca...
A List of the Most Efficient Cities
Yesterday, the EPA announced that the nation’s Capitol has dethroned Los Angeles at the top of th...
How Much Fossil Fuel is the World Burning Right Now
Ever wonder how much fossil fuel the world is actually using?This real-time interactive graph sho...
How Kentucky is Quietly Turning Coal Country Green
After fried chicken and horse racing, Kentucky probably brings to mind two things: blue grass and...
How the NFL is Making Big Moves into Renewable Energy
With the average NFL stadium using the power equivalency of 1000 American homes, teams are realiz...
Can the U.S. Achieve 100% Renewable Energy by 2050?
The future of renewable energy is upon us.According to a new study published by a team of Stanfor...
10 Easy Ways to Save Energy at Home
You are constantly running in and out of your home every day - leaving for work, school, or weeke...
A Timeline of Wind Power in the U.S.
According to the Global Wind Energy Council and U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the...
7 Ways Coal is Impacting Wildlife
One of the most common criticisms of renewable energy sources like wind and solar is that they ha...
What Really is the Difference Between Lightbulbs?
You probably know by now that incandescent light bulbs are being phased out, and really just don’...
5 Ways to Save Energy with Landscaping
With spring fast approaching, now is a great time to start planning your new landscaping this yea...
What We Can Learn From U.S. Smart Cities
Cities across the nation are quickly becoming places where sustainable history will be made. Amer...
The Main Types Of Wind Turbines Being Used Today
Capturing the earth’s natural energy through wind was once an abstract idea. Eventually, however,...
Wind Power is Boosting the Economy of Low Income Communities
Wind power is now the largest source of renewable generating capacity in the US, surpassing even ...
Clean Energy Should Be As Easy As Buying Organic Food
We know you’re busy, and getting busier, and don’t really have time to think about your utility b...
What It's Like To Be Inside A Wind Turbine
The majority of people in America have never been near a wind farm or seen a wind turbine, let al...
Types of Wind Turbines Used Today
Capturing the earth’s natural energy through wind was once an abstract idea. Eventually, however,...
11 Solar Panel Trends You Have to Check Out
Solar panels have innovated and morphed into everyday technology over the years. Here’s a look at...
What We Can Learn From U.S. Smart Cities
Cities across the nation are quickly becoming places where sustainable history will be made. Amer...
Incandescent vs. CFL vs. LED Light Bulbs
You probably know by now that incandescent light bulbs are being phased out, and really just don’...
How Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Work
Arcadia provides homes and businesses with Wind Energy by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificate...
The Power Grid: Electricity and How it Gets to Your Home
What is the power grid and how does it work?In simple terms, the power grid is just a transportat...
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