For decades, we’ve been heating our homes with costly fossil fuels. These methods of home heating are unpredictable in pricing each month. Newer, cheaper technology is making some wonder: how can we move away from these home heating methods to one that makes environmental and financial sense? Introducing: passive solar heating. New homes don’t need
DetailsFor years, the Frumes family didn’t go solar because they couldn’t put it on their roof. Now, they’re subscribing to a solar share right in their community, supporting a cleaner environment, and earning thousands in reliable savings. Here’s how they did it. Tucked into the heart of the Hudson Valley in Montgomery, New York, you’ll
DetailsWhat is a solar tracker, how does it work, and is it worth the extra cost? Solar panels are pretty amazing. Transforming photons from the sun into energy we can use to power our homes, offices, even cars, is extremely impressive. But for all the unbelievable feats of engineering that go into a solar panel,
DetailsWith some of the fastest-rising temperatures and sea levels in the country, climate change in New York is a real threat. But the state is fighting back. How Could Climate Change Affect New York? If you live in New York–or have family or friends in the state–you should be wondering how climate change will impact
DetailsIs your town or city joining a community choice aggregation (CCA) program? Here’s what you need to know. Thousands of Americans have gotten a letter in the mail from their town that says the town is offering a community choice aggregation program. The letter says the CCA will change the energy they receive at their
DetailsShopping for solar can seem confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, there’s a way today for nearly everyone to go solar. With this guide, you can choose the best solar option for your home. Shopping For Solar Used To Be Hard It turns out, if you ask Americans whether they’d like more
DetailsWe always talk about how solar farms work for people. Energy savings, clean power, and the like all give humans things they want. But what about animals? What can solar farms do for them? You probably know by now that solar farms can lower your bills and bring your community clean energy. But, as anyone
DetailsLike it or not, you get a Central Hudson bill every month. Worse, chances are you’re devoting more time and money than you should toward it. Cut out the extra time and cost with these 3 tips that’ll slash your bills. Unless you’ve taken yourself completely off the grid, you have to pay an energy
DetailsPaying your Orange & Rockland bill? More than likely, you’re spending hundreds or thousands of dollars more than you need to. Reclaim that money, and the time you spent paying it, in 3 easy steps. We all need energy in our homes to function, so paying energy bills should be simple and worry-free. Unfortunately, for
DetailsPeople, organizations, and nations around the world are making new commitments to solve climate change. But it’s not clear who’s going to take the lead. In all the commotion, tight-knit communities are emerging as leaders in the movement to protect our climate. Communities Are the Right Size For Action Climate change is a global challenge. Carbon
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