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What Does ‘Solar Energy’ Mean Exactly?
The term “solar power” and “solar energy” are bandied around in our increasingly environmentally-conscious world, but what do they mean from a scientific perspective? Let’s get into the weeds on solar energy, what it is, how it works, and why you and Mother Earth might benefit from using it to power your home or business. What is solar energy? In
Can Homeowners Use Their Solar Panel System to Heat Their Pool?
If you own a pool, coming out of the summer season, reducing the cost of upkeep is likely to pique your interest. Anything you can do to alleviate that financial burden so you are free to enjoy it is probably welcome. According to Forbes Magazine, “On average, pool maintenance costs $180 per month during the season when the pool is
How to Teach and Talk to Your Kids About Energy Conservation
Your kids have likely encountered the term “energy conservation” tossed around in casual conversation, in the media, or in the classroom, but they might not fully appreciate what it means, or why it matters. Energy conservation refers to the practice of intentionally and consciously using less energy. This can be as simple as unplugging appliances when they’re not in use
How Does the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Solar Panel Owners?
If you keep up with national politics, you likely heard that Congress just passed a landmark piece of legislation called the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The large spending bill has a ton of implications for renewable energy and its role in combating climate change, including for the solar power industry. Addressing climate change, in fact, is one of the
Summer 2022’s Record Heatwaves, Climate Change, and the Solar Power Solution
Summer 2022 has been a scorcher. We now know without a shred of doubt, thanks to diligent research projects and large-scale investment by both the private and public sectors into tackling the issue, that human activity is driving these concerning temperature rises. We also know that solar power is an indispensable – and, arguably, the most important – piece of
Are Energy Reduction Products Useful?
Property owners interested in the cost-savings and environmental benefits of solar panels might also be interested in so-called “energy reduction products.” Lots of solar companies push these products to accompany solar panels. But do they work? Do they really reduce power usage and energy bills? Do energy efficiency products really protect the environment? The answers are nuanced. Let’s take a
What Does ‘Solar Energy’ Mean Exactly?
The term “solar power” and “solar energy” are bandied around in our increasingly environmentally-conscious world, but what do they mean from a scientific perspective? Let’s get into the weeds on solar energy, what it is, how it works, and why you and Mother Earth might benefit from using it to power your home or business. What is solar energy? In
Can Homeowners Use Their Solar Panel System to Heat Their Pool?
If you own a pool, coming out of the summer season, reducing the cost of upkeep is likely to pique your interest. Anything you can do to alleviate that financial burden so you are free to enjoy it is probably welcome. According to Forbes Magazine, “On average, pool maintenance costs $180 per month during the season when the pool is
How to Teach and Talk to Your Kids About Energy Conservation
Your kids have likely encountered the term “energy conservation” tossed around in casual conversation, in the media, or in the classroom, but they might not fully appreciate what it means, or why it matters. Energy conservation refers to the practice of intentionally and consciously using less energy. This can be as simple as unplugging appliances when they’re not in use
How Does the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Solar Panel Owners?
If you keep up with national politics, you likely heard that Congress just passed a landmark piece of legislation called the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The large spending bill has a ton of implications for renewable energy and its role in combating climate change, including for the solar power industry. Addressing climate change, in fact, is one of the
Summer 2022’s Record Heatwaves, Climate Change, and the Solar Power Solution
Summer 2022 has been a scorcher. We now know without a shred of doubt, thanks to diligent research projects and large-scale investment by both the private and public sectors into tackling the issue, that human activity is driving these concerning temperature rises. We also know that solar power is an indispensable – and, arguably, the most important – piece of
Are Energy Reduction Products Useful?
Property owners interested in the cost-savings and environmental benefits of solar panels might also be interested in so-called “energy reduction products.” Lots of solar companies push these products to accompany solar panels. But do they work? Do they really reduce power usage and energy bills? Do energy efficiency products really protect the environment? The answers are nuanced. Let’s take a
