The Case for Going Solar in 2025
1 month ago · 2 minute read
The beginning of 2025 has been a somewhat bumpy period for renewable energy. On the first day of his new administration, Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a “national energy emergency” and pledged his intent to accelerate fossil fuel production and undo major parts of the Inflation Reduction Act promoting renewable energy. What might […]
What to Know About Solar Projects for Schools
3 months ago · 2 minute read
Energy is one of the highest expenses for schools, so it’s no surprise that many districts are beginning to consider solar power projects. Solar is more attractive than ever before, thanks to Solar for PA Schools, a new grant program created by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that covers up to 50 percent of the cost […]
Pennsylvania’s Looming Electric Grid Cliff
7 months ago · 2 minute read
There are lots of reasons to be optimistic about renewable energy power generation in Pennsylvania. Solar panel costs continue to drop and grid-scale renewable energy projects continue to come online. Amid these positive trends, however, there is a looming problem that should be top of mind for anyone who cares about the future of power […]
Microplastics in Pennsylvania Groundwater
7 months ago · 3 minute read
Microplastics are everywhere: In coffee cups, in oceans and streams, and even in you. That’s right. Humans on average ingest an estimated five grams of plastic every week — an amount that’s roughly the weight of a credit card. Numerous studies have found that microplastics can leach from the linings of single-use coffee cups. The […]
How New Legislation Could Reshape the Solar Power Landscape in Pennsylvania
9 months ago · 3 minute read
While many Pennsylvanians are discovering the benefits of switching to solar power, plenty of work remains before the state can reach a future truly powered by renewable energy. Pennsylvania currently ranks just 45th in the country when it comes to investments in clean energy including solar, wind, and hydropower, and only four percent of the […]
Why Solar Power Can Coexist with the Grid
9 months ago · 2 minute read
For many years, there’s been a certain conventional wisdom attached to solar power: It’s great when the sun shines, but it’s not reliable enough for utility-scale projects. After all, what happens when the sun goes down and there’s no more electricity being generated? Or what happens when the sun is blaring and there’s more power […]
Why Electrical Vehicle Charging Complements Your Solar Project
1 year ago · 2 minute read
Have you noticed lately your morning commute is a little bit … quieter? Over the last 10 years, there’s been a significant increase in the number of electric vehicles on the road in the U.S. — from under 500,000 to north of two million. When EVs first came to the market, they seemed to many […]
The End of Life for Solar Panels
1 year ago · 2 minute read
So you’ve started thinking seriously about making the switch to solar power. Congrats! That means you’re already well-aware of the many reasons why going solar in 2024 makes so much sense. Still, if you’re like most of our clients, you may have a few lingering questions. What happens with the panels when they reach the […]
The Case for Going Solar in 2024
1 year ago · 2 minute read
There’s never been a better time to go solar. In fact, the proposition only gets more desirable each year: higher-quality technology at lower prices, while fossil fuel prices remain volatile. Here are four reasons to consider investing in solar power this year. Solar Panel Costs Continue to Drop The last decade has seen the cost […]
EPA and US Army Amend Definition of Waters of the US
2 years ago · 2 minute read
In late August, the EPA and Department of the Army announced their updated definition of what qualifies as “waters of the United States,” and thus under their jurisdiction to protect and regulate. The definition was amended to remove the inclusion of a wetland that was considered a “significant nexus” to a waterway; now the federal […]