Solar: Innovative Ways It’s Powering the World
Solar energy has the potential to transform energy usage globally. HBCU Clean Energy Initiative explores some innovative ways solar energy is being used to power the world.
Solar energy
Solar Energy – Myths, Misconceptions, and Breakthroughs
Although solar is one of the best renewable energy options available, there are many myths and misconceptions that prevent people from fully utilizing this valuable resource
Celebrating The Inflation Reduction Act
The HBCU Clean Energy Initiative celebrates the passing of the historic Inflation Reduction Act with over 360B designated for clean energy investments. While much of the money is allocated towards broad change at an industry level, like building more solar and wind power, there are three ways the bill incentivizes consumers to make greener choices. …
Five Reasons Why Solar is a Good Investment
You’re looking at your electricity bill, and it just keeps getting higher every month. You’ve tried to cut back on the AC; you only use your dishwasher twice a week and unplug appliances when not in use. And yet, the bills keep getting higher. You’ve thought about getting solar, but you’re worried about the upfront …
How GRID Alternatives’ Energy is Increasing Environmental Justice
According to EPA.gov, “Environmental justice (EJ) is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income for the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” And while that’s an admirable goal being pursued, unfortunately, it is not the reality yet. One example is that …
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HBCU Green Fund
Helping HBCUs Make Campuses More Energy Efficient as reported in Prism Reports With the consequences of climate change growing more dire every year, the need to remove barriers to environmentally-sustainable lifestyles has become increasingly urgent, especially for Black people. As the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report details, sea levels will continue to rise …
Greensboro Homeowners Share Their Own Solar Savings Stories
As discussed in our previous blog, The Clean Energy Initiative CEI recently participated in the Greensboro Solar Cares Conference in North Carolina. Stakeholders were convened, such as community leaders, residents, and local and federal government representatives, to continue conversations on advancing environmental and economic equity through residential clean energy programs. As Henry Golatt (Co-director of …
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How to Help Disadvantaged Communities Become Greener
Look around. From the stoves we use to cook our food to the lights we use to see at night to the air conditioning that helps make us more comfortable, energy is the common denominator. Despite being one of the fundamentals of modern life, billions of people across the world are living without basic energy …
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Solar Energy and Unions- Can They Become Partners?
As part of The American Jobs Plan, President Biden has committed to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035. While the solar and wind industries are already growing their workforce much more quickly than the fossil fuel industry, Biden’s plan could increase clean energy employment exponentially. However, a big question remains – can solar and wind energy …
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Three Ways the Biden Administration Could Help the Solar Industry
One of the first things that President Biden did when he took office was to put the U.S. back on a clean energy path. He rejoined the Paris Climate Accord, installed a dynamic E.P.A. chief, and put forth an aggressive budget proposal that puts clean energy at the forefront of his plan. If he can …
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