Emily Folk

What to Know About Leasing Renewable Energy

Wednesday, 06 January 2021 Emily Folk If you’re looking for ways to decrease your electricity bill, you have probably already stumbled upon solar leasing and power purchase agreements (PPAs). To make an educated decision about whether leasing ...

Growth of Farm Equipment Running on Alternative Energy

Wednesday, 28 October 2020 Emily Folk Farming is a necessary industry but a traditionally harmful one for the environment. Agriculture accounts for 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., and that doesn't include land and water usage. ...

Microgrids for Commercial Energy Management

Thursday, 15 October 2020 Emily Folk Commercial energy management is a vast field. It involves purchasing, distributing, monitoring and improving energy sources for all who use it. With microgrids, energy management becomes more efficient. ...

Solar Technology Could Increase Global Access to Drinking Water

Friday, 21 August 2020 Emily Folk Providing access to clean drinking water has been a challenge in some parts of the world for years. As the population grows and resources shrink, it becomes an even more pressing matter. New solar technology ...

Climate Change Will Put Stress on Global Energy Needs

Thursday, 23 July 2020 Emily Folk There's no question that climate change is impacting the energy sector. The fossil fuel industry is already feeling the impact of global warming. Rising sea levels, increasing droughts and rising temperatures ...

Should You Consider Tesla's Solar Rental Service?

Friday, 05 June 2020 Emily Folk Tesla has been a leader in energy innovation for years. Recently, it rolled out a new solar rental program that allows customers to invest in different tiers and sizes of this power source. You can save ...

What Is the Future of Solar Roofing?

Thursday, 07 May 2020 Emily Folk As climate concerns grow, more consumers turn to renewable sources of energy. One of the fastest-growing instances of renewables is solar power, largely due to its convenience for consumers. Through technologies ...

Should We Be Using More Land for Renewable Energy?

Thursday, 23 April 2020 Emily Folk For years farmers and solar companies have debated which land use is more sustainable, solar fields or farm fields. Using more land for renewable energy is a controversial topic. The amount of available ...

What Does Wind as the Top Renewable Source Mean for America?

Monday, 13 April 2020 Emily Folk

For the first time, wind energy surpassed hydroelectric dams in their capacity to generate electricity.

Waste in the Renewable Energy Industry and How We Can Sustainably Power Our World

Thursday, 05 March 2020 Emily Folk When it comes to the life cycle of renewable energy, there is an increasing concern for how to handle the disposal of waste. Renewable energy, such as solar, wind and hydroelectric, while cleaner than ...