California’s high-speed rail project, a groundbreaking initiative over a decade in the making, is set to redefine sustainable transport in the U.S. Once completed, it will span 800 miles, linking major cities from San Diego to Sacramento, and, uniquely, will run entirely on solar energy. The project’s current estimated cost has surged to $128 billion—four [...]
A new study has highlighted the financial benefits of rooftop solar panels for homeowners, revealing substantial savings that many may not have fully realized. Published in July in the Santa Cruz Sentinel, the research offers one of the most comprehensive analyses of the financial advantages of switching to solar energy. Conducted by the Lawrence Berkeley [...]
In the ever-evolving landscape of clean energy, California has long stood as a beacon of innovation and progress. From bustling cities to serene farmlands, the Golden State has embraced the potential of solar energy to power homes, businesses, and communities. However, recent changes in California’s approach to residential solar power have raised concerns, particularly [...]
Solar Billing plan (aka NEM 3.0) replaced the NEM2.0 policy in April 2023 across major California Utilities such as PG&E, SCE and SDG&E. This policy significantly reduced the value of the exported energy to the grid hence reducing the savings and hence making the customer payback longer. [Download our free report here on comparison of [...]
Watts-Willowbrook Church of Christ, affectionately known as "The Brook," has taken a significant step towards sustainability and community resilience by adopting solar energy. Located at in Compton, this church is now a beacon of clean energy education and resilience, aiming to provide critical services during electrical outages, heatwaves, or unhealthy air quality days. The church's [...]
California has long been a leader in solar energy. However, with recent changes to net metering (NEM 3.0), the state is pushing the boundaries of clean energy innovation once again. While NEM 3.0 adjusts how you earn credit for excess solar energy, there's a solution that unlocks the full potential of solar power for [...]
The sun used to shine brightly on California's rooftop solar industry. But recent decisions have cast a shadow, raising concerns about the state's clean energy goals. While solar power continues its global rise, California's rooftop solar market has plummeted. This follows a controversial decision by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to slash incentives [...]
The healthcare industry is a major energy consumer, but a new trend is emerging: "two-sided green" initiatives. These programs combine environmental benefits with significant cost savings. Why Go Green? Did you know the global healthcare sector, if considered a country, would be the world's fifth-largest emitter of greenhouse gas? Fortunately, new legislation like the Inflation [...]
As the world eagerly awaits the 2024 Summer Olympics, the city of Paris is poised to redefine the future of sustainable sporting events. Driven by France's ambitious sustainability laws and a steadfast commitment to renewable energy, the Paris Olympics is set to showcase the transformative power of solar power in large-scale sporting celebrations. At the [...]
In the race towards sustainable energy, the glaring disparity in solar power adoption between affluent and lower-income communities has long been a hurdle. Despite governmental incentives, residential solar uptake in disadvantaged areas has been sluggish. However, a groundbreaking study led by Stanford University researchers sheds light on a promising solution: leveraging commercial and industrial rooftops [...]
