The choices we make at our homes determine the amount of energy we use. Maybe you think about turning off the lights…but have you thought about your yard? An energy-efficient home is good for the environment and saves you money. When you think of energy-efficiency, though, what do you picture? Many of us imagine indoor
DetailsA Solstice fellowship is a unique opportunity to gain professional experience tackling hands-on challenges. Hear more from our fellows below. Every semester, Solstice welcomes students and recent graduates to the team as part of our Fellowship program. Fellows spend 4-6 months with the organization, helping us further our mission of spreading solar to every American.
DetailsWhat exactly is the solar startup life like? Take a peek into the Solstice office to find out. The Solstice Office Everyone has heard the stories of how Google, HP, and other tech companies began in a garage. One of the most exciting moments in startup life is when you graduate from home offices and
DetailsThousands of villages across the world lack access to clean, safe food. For some however, going back to an old cooking method that uses the sun has proven to be life-changing. Around the world, people living in rural villages come home from a long day of work, only to leave the house again. They’re not
DetailsWhat exactly is community solar, and what does it mean to enroll in a local solar farm? Learn the basics of community solar here. What do you think when you hear of solar power? Panels on top of roofs? Environmentally-friendly energy that you would like to have one day, but probably won’t get right now?
DetailsHow does one live sustainably in the Hudson Valley? A few local businesses are making it easier than ever before: When most of us think of home in the Hudson Valley, we think of its natural beauty: rolling hills of green forests, an abundance of pristine rivers and lakes, and in the winter, sparkling blankets
DetailsComplex challenges call for innovative, complex solutions. Thankfully, there’s a lot happening in the tech world to tackle the world’s most challenging problems. Electric Vehicles and the New Energy System “We are able to run on solar for 24 hours a day – our own solar. And it’s not just our house but also our
DetailsFor 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,
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