Renewable Energy Blog

Businesses can play a more vital role in environmentally friendly practices than ever before. It’s not enough for companies to focus solely on basic employee and consumer needs—they need to identify effective strategies to reduce their carbon footprint and make a sustainable future.  So, how can companies like yours take [...]

The term “carbon-based life form” is more than just an overused sci-fi expression. Life on our planet would be impossible without carbon: it’s the basis for all human, plant, and animal life.  To sustain life on the planet, Earth’s carbon stores cannot remain stagnant. Through the steps of the carbon [...]

Do you want to learn how to save energy at work? Many companies look for ways to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. They need active participation from employees to do this. Doing this shows corporate responsibility and reverses climate change. Here are ways to help your employer and [...]

Your home is your solace—a place to rejuvenate after a long day at work and to gather with family. But home is also your shelter from the elements. When it comes to practical needs and comfort, you rely on your home for heat in the winter and cool air in [...]

Looking for ways to become more eco-friendly in your everyday life is a worthwhile challenge. Minor adjustments to your daily routine can leave a profound and lasting impact. But sometimes, the best way to make those changes aren’t clear—and it can be challenging to see the best way to protect [...]

Every day, people are becoming more aware of how the products they use impact the environment. You’ve probably heard paper bags are more efficient for sustainability than plastic bags, but what about plastic bags vs. reusable bags?  There are positives and negatives to all three types of bags, and there [...]

We live in a technological era powered by electricity, and our energy dependence continues to increase. But with that increased use comes increases in our carbon footprint. That’s left many of us looking for ways to reduce our daily energy use. Fortunately, there are many steps we can take to [...]

What does it mean when you receive a severe thunderstorm report? While thunderstorms can vary in intensity, they gain a “severe” classification if they: Produce hail 3/4 inch in diameter or larger Create winds of 58 miles per hour or more Produce a tornado But not to worry, there are [...]

Summer is here, and energy prices are rising. This is typical: Prices tend to increase along with usage in the summer and go down in the winter.  The cost of electricity is made up of many factors, but the biggest ones are the amount of supply available, building and maintaining [...]

When you’re relaxing in your home during the middle of the sweating summer months, you want to be cool and comfortable. You're kicking your feet up indoors between the backyard BBQs, lounging poolside, and venturing out on vacation. No one wants to be wilting under the unrelenting heatwaves, but the [...]