Texas Leads The Nation In Green Energy For the first time in its history, the United States has generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Texas leads the nation in renewable energy production, and the rest of the country isn’t far behind. […]
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Energy policies impact electricity rates. January 20th marks the beginning of a new administration in Washington, D.C. Each administration has its own unique agenda. While it will take some time for campaign rhetoric to transform into actionable policies and programs, we can take an educated guess at what is likely in store for energy. Energy […]
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When shopping for low electricity rates, you will inevitably encounter offers flagged as being green or renewable. In a previous post, we discussed how electricity providers create green energy offers. You might also encounter offers for “carbon neutral” electricity and natural gas. It is important to understand what you are buying when selecting a carbon neutral […]
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Renewable energy generation is no longer a novelty. The growth of renewable energy is evident all around us. From solar panels to wind turbines, renewable energy is becoming more common. While solar panels continue to pop up on rooftops in your neighborhood, it is a good time to review how our energy generation landscape is […]
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Solar Investment Tax Credit Extended. The solar electric generation industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Residential rooftop solar installations, once considered rare and quirky, have gained widespread acceptance in many states. Significant reductions in the cost of materials combined with tax incentives from federal, state and local governments are the primary drivers of […]
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Solar, wind, biomass, and other renewable energy development in the United States are progressing at a remarkable rate. Costs for eco-friendly solutions such as photovoltaic solar panels are making renewable energy more economical for residential customers. Utility-scale sustainable energy generation, nonetheless, owes a substantial part of its success to the implementation of the Renewable Portfolio […]
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Renewable energy development in the US is progressing at a remarkable rate. Costs for eco-friendly solutions such as solar energy are making renewable energy more economical for residential energy users. Large-scale sustainable energy generation, however, owes a large part of its rapid growth to the implementation of the Renewable Portfolio Standard. Encouraging Green Electricity At […]
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Wind, solar, and other renewable energy generation in the United States is accelerating at an extraordinary rate. Costs for eco-friendly solutions such as solar energy are making renewable power more economical for non-commercial consumers. Utility-scale sustainable energy generation, from any perspective, owes a substantial part of its success to the advent of the Renewable Portfolio […]
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Wind, solar, and other renewable energy development in the United States is moving forward at a remarkable rate. Costs for technologies such as photovoltaic solar panels are making alternative power more economical for residential consumers. Utility-scale non-fossil fuel generation, however, owes a significant part of its growth to the creation of the Renewable Portfolio Standard. […]
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Renewable energy development in the U.S. is progressing at an impressive rate. Costs for technologies like photovoltaic solar panels are making green energy more affordable for residential customers. Utility-scale renewable energy generation, however, owes a large part of its growth to the implementation of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Electricity Rate Impact As of 2015, 29 […]
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