Environment Guides, Advice & Insights

Insights into environmental topics related to renewable energy, climate impact, sustainability, and how solar power supports a cleaner, lower-carbon future across the United States.

Examples of Renewable Energy

The world is in the middle of a major energy transition. Renewable energy sources now account for 26% of all US electricity generation and more than a third of installed generating capacity — figures that would have seemed unthinkable just fifteen years ago. Whether you are a homeowner exploring ways to cut your utility bill, Read more »

Examples of Environmental Issues

Environmental issues are problems that affect the natural world and the living systems within it — from local pollution events to global climate change. These issues are interconnected: burning fossil fuels for electricity causes air pollution, contributes to climate change, and generates heat that warms oceans and contributes to more frequent extreme weather. Understanding the Read more »

Environmental Benefits of Solar Energy

Solar energy is one of the most powerful tools we have to address climate change and environmental degradation. Unlike fossil fuels that release greenhouse gases accumulated over millions of years, solar panels generate electricity directly from the sun without producing harmful emissions or creating long-term environmental damage. Understanding the environmental benefits of solar energy helps Read more »