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 …
Solar is the most widely available and accessible way for the world to lower its dependence on fossil fuels. With prices decreasing and available rebates, it’s becoming much more accessible to more consumers. Not only does it help the planet, but it also substantially reduces costs for both homeowners and businesses. The HBCU Clean Energy …
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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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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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Written by Janelle Martin We can no longer afford to ignore the energy burden conversation, especially as it relates to underserved populations in the United States. Many families are challenged with paying their energy bills every month–constantly having to choose between basic essentials like getting food, buying medication, or keeping their lights on–and North Carolinians …
No Home Left Behind: Greensboro Solar CARES Project Read More »
Solar worker As technology has become omnipresent in our lives, we finally acknowledge these conveniences’ full impact on our environment. Modern advantages ranging from anything being delivered overnight to the ability to work remotely from anywhere in the world come at a cost, namely energy, most of which still originates from fossil fuels. And while …
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