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One of the biggest ways to help reduce consumption of fossil fuels and the emission of carbon is for businesses to find a way to scale back their use of electricity. Companies are among the largest consumers of electricity, and electricity accounts for a huge portion of the total oil and natural gas used in the United States, second only to automobiles. Needless to say, most businesses would find it difficult to operate without any

A new report from GTM Research estimates that 2015 will be a banner year for solar power in the United States. The report is based on a strong third quarter of this year that saw 1,261 megawatts (MW) of solar power installed across the country. The report also predicts that the fourth quarter of 2015 will also show strong growth in solar power installations, and estimates that over 3 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity could be installed.

Since 2008, the cost of solar power has consistently fallen every year while the amount of capacity installed grows year-over-year. Much of this growth has been through small-scale solar, photovoltaic (PV) systems on residential and commercial properties. However, this short time period has also seen impressive improvements in utility-scale solar power. Utility-scale solar is a crucial for attaining our carbon dioxide emissions goals, but is less well-known than its rooftop cousin. Here is a brief

The recent Paris climate conference has garnered significant media attention and further highlighted the importance of addressing global climate change. The issue of energy is at the heart of these talks as nations try to determine how to transition away from fossil fuel to renewable sources to combat climate change. One of the main draws of solar power is that it can help countries drastically reduce their carbon footprint; however, there are also other environmental

Many homeowners are making the switch to solar power. If have considered making the switch for your home, you may have a few questions about whether this choice is right for you and your family. The best place to start is by learning how solar power works, deciding whether to buy or lease and what the advantages are to going solar. Harnessing the Sun’s Energy Every day, the sun produces an unlimited amount of sunlight. This