You took the plunge, invested in solar panels for your home, and are reaping the benefits of saving money on your utility bills. Then the power’s knocked out at night during a storm. Even with solar panels, homeowners remain connected to their city’s power grid in what’s called a “grid-tied” solar system. In case you didn’t know, solar panels are …
Read More »Encouraging Your Community to Conserve Energy and Reduce Waste
The world has changed drastically since Covid-19 was first detected. And as the global pandemic looks to reach endemic status, humanity must make some tough choices, while acknowledging how modern life has impacted the natural world. The connection between the natural world and human activities has become more apparent than ever. A 2020 World Economic Forum study concluded that human …
Read More »Is Alternative Energy a Realistic Option for Healthcare Facilities?
Alternative energy sources are in high demand as our economy faces both supply chain issues and high costs of oil and gas. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated constraints on this industry that is so dependent on international trade. Now our most essential facilities—our hospitals and clinics—are seriously exploring a shift to alternative, sustainable energy grids that might help them reduce …
Read More »Why Does a New Startup Want Renewable Energy to Take Flight?
In the 2014 Disney movie “Big Hero Six,” the futuristic setting of San Fransokyo is powered by a sky full of kite-shaped flying wind turbines that hover in the air above homes and businesses. This might seem like a flight of fancy — pun intended. However, in spaces that get a lot of wind and don’t have enough square footage …
Read More »Interior Department Advances Three Solar Projects in California
First solar projects approved under the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior announced today it has approved two solar projects with a third nearing final completion on public lands in Riverside County, Calif., underscoring the Department’s commitment to promoting onshore renewable energy production. The three projects will generate roughly 1,000 megawatts (or 1 gigawatt of power) and are the first projects approved under the Desert Renewable …
Read More »How Has Urbanization Affected the Power Industry?
Over the last century, humanity has become more urbanized than ever before. According to a 2019 Reuters report, more than half the world’s population now lives in an urban area. And increased urbanization has numerous side effects, including rising energy demand and costs. Large amounts of power are required to keep cities running, meaning that urban life is significantly more …
Read More »Everything You Need to Know About Your Home’s Sun Score
___________________________________________________________________________ Society’s understanding and value of global environmental sustainability has increased over the past few years. The United Nations evaluated the demand for emission-reduction efforts, establishing the Paris Agreement. Its goal is to reduce greenhouse gases. Individuals can support the sustainability goal by installing solar rooftops on their properties. You may increase the efficiency of your investment by first calculating …
Read More »Is It Possible to Harness Energy From Ocean Currents?
In 2015, the United Nations (UN) created the Paris Agreement, improving global environmental sustainability. It calls on various countries, holding them accountable for their greenhouse gas emissions. Environmental engineers and scientists responded to the agreement by developing green technology. Renewable energy systems can effectively reduce society’s reliance on emission-producing power systems. While the media highlights solar and wind power, other …
Read More »Will lithium be our next energy crisis?
As the world transitions to electric vehicles, the race is on to lock down the U.S. domestic supply of this crucial mineral The electric vehicle (EV) revolution has begun. Globally, 27 percent of all passenger vehicles are forecasted to be EV by 2030. Ford has announced its plan to lead the charge by investing $11.4 billion1 in EV production. GM …
Read More »Which Renewable Energy Has the Best Impact on the Environment?
As the entire world continues to feel the negative effects of climate change, in the form of increased inclement weather events and rising global temperatures, it’s impossible to ignore the myriad ways in which humans are fueling these changes. In fact, research indicates that fossil fuel emissions are the primary cause of climate change, a phenomenon that can be directly …
Read More »Post-COVID Transitions: Sustainability Efforts
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a long, hard adventure for most of us. Many have struggled with balancing changes in work, children’s schooling, and caring for family that we never saw coming. Fortunately, many experts agree that across the U.S. we appear to be rounding a corner. With more people getting vaccinated every day we are finally seeing a general …
Read More »H2 Clipper Granted U.S. Patent for “Lighter-Than-Air” Dirigible Design, Advancing the Company’s Mission to Accelerate the Hydrogen Economy
H2 Clipper, Inc., an aerospace and alternative energy company developing uniquely capable hydrogen-powered dirigibles, announces that it was granted US Patent 11,066,145 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Lighter-Than-Air Airship with Improved Structure and Delivery System,” covers an improved structural and delivery system for H2 Clipper’s “lighter-than-air” airships, which will …
Read More »Oscilla Power To Deploy Triton-C Wave Energy System in Hawaii
First & Largest Commercial Scale Wave Energy System Manufactured in Washington Novel design uses all parts of the wave to produce power at a lower levelized cost SEATTLE, Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oscilla Power today put its revolutionary new wave energy system, the Triton-C, on a barge to Kaneohe, Hawaii, where it will be deployed offshore of the …
Read More »Can Weather Normalization Save You Money on Your Utility Bill?
Emily Newton is the Editor-in-Chief of Revolutionized Magazine, an online publication that explores innovations in science and technology. As the climate changes, many individuals experience an increase in their utility costs. The price alterations generate a significant challenge for people looking to increase their savings. Many mistake personal energy consumption adjustments as environmentally induced. You can differentiate between the source …
Read More »How to Make Online Shopping More Sustainable
The e-commerce industry has seen quite a boom in recent years thanks to its convenience and practicality. As of January 2021, 69% of Americans have shopped online. The COVID-19 pandemic caused an even bigger jump in e-commerce’s popularity when people were spending more time at home and less time in brick and mortar stores. While there are many perks to …
Read More »How to Safely Support Sustainable Nonprofits
We have reached a point of urgency when it comes to the protection of our planet. The recent United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has made it clear human-driven global heating has brought us to the point of no return. Climate change is progressing more rapidly than previously predicted and some elements — like rising water levels …
Read More »Can Renewable Energy Solve Fluctuating Electricity Costs?
Residents may experience a decline in their savings over the years as their rent remains the same. The decrease in financial accumulation may experience limitations based on rising energy costs. If you rely on fossil fuel-derived electricity sources, your utility costs change month-to-month. The Cause of Fluctuating Prices Electricity price fluctuations originate from the oil and gas industry. When disasters …
Read More »Community Solar Landfill Project
Navisun’s Community Solar Landfill Project in Linden, New Jersey to Expand Equitable Clean Energy Access as it Nears Completion Repurposed Linden landfill site to provide more affordable solar energy and guaranteed savings for local residents Hingham, MA, August 16th, 2021 – Navisun LLC, a solar independent power producer that co-develops, acquires, owns, and operates distributed and small utility-scale solar projects, announced that its …
Read More »Secretary Haaland, CEQ Chair Mallory Highlight Offshore Wind Developments in California with Federal, Tribal, State and Local Officials
EUREKA, Calif. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory were in Eureka, Calif., today with U.S. Representative Jared Huffman, California Energy Commissioner Karen Douglas, Tribal leaders and community officials to discuss offshore wind opportunities that will create jobs and strengthen the local economy. Secretary Haaland and the group toured the …
Read More »Making Our Professional Lives More Environmentally Friendly
More people than ever are now working from home, and remote working could well become the norm for many employees. But with people also more aware of personal sustainability issues, how can remote employees tailor their work life to improve their own carbon footprint… Remote working Working from home became a new experience for many people during the pandemic. In …
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