Emily Folk

Effectiveness of Solar Panels During the Winter Months

Wednesday, 23 December 2020 Emily Folk When most people picture the optimal weather conditions for solar panels, their mind usually depicts a bright sunny day where the hotter the temperature, the better. While a hot, sunny day in the middle ...

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. ...

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 ...

How the DOE Is Endangering Energy Efficiency Standards

Thursday, 06 August 2020 Emily Folk As of the beginning of 2019, the United States Department of Energy had been considering drastic changes to the protocols, procedures and guidelines that it upholds and mandates in terms of energy efficiency. ...

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 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 ...

10 Energy Trends to Keep Climate Change in Check

Thursday, 16 January 2020 Emily Folk Individuals and organizations are doing everything they can to stop climate change. Many sectors impact global warming, but power generation is a significant one. Global energy needs call for tons of fuel, ...

How Renewable Energy Helps Our Food Production Service

Monday, 09 September 2019 Emily Folk Population growth and a growing food scarcity problem means it's essential for us to figure out how to give people access to nutritious food in feasible ways. And, because mitigating climate change and ...