Utilities use natural gas, which spikes with the price of oil, to generate much of the power on the grid. Installing solar panels now on a fast track is the best way to lower energy costs quickly.
Public Policy
Public Health Groups Push for Electric School Buses
The money Congress has already voted for electric school buses is a good start, but public health advocates are asking for much more.
Rooftop Solar + Storage Can Make America’s Energy Transition Nearly $500 Billion Cheaper
President Biden wants the U.S. to generate 45% of its power from solar by 2050. To meet this ambitious goal, his plan will need more than just big solar farms. A local solar-storage plan will be crucial, according to a new computer model.
Why Isn’t Every Rooftop Covered with Solar Panels by Now?
Solar panels are now 80% cheaper than they were in 2010. So why aren’t they on every suitable roof in America by now? Hint: the answer involves monopoly utility companies.
West Virginia Legalizes Solar Power Purchase Agreements
West Virginia has become the 29th state to allow power purchase agreements. That removes a major barrier to help this coal state rise from its current national ranking near the bottom for solar power.
