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A Simple Solution for Rising Costs, and Oceans
Everyone sees it. Costs are going up. The cost of electricity is no exception. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, across the United States, the cost of electricity jumped from an average of 15.96 cents per kilowatt hour between February 2022 and...
Is Community Solar Legit? The answer is… Yes!
Picture this: You are looking over your monthly bills and notice your electricity bill has been going up more and more. You're wondering why and racking your brain on what to do about it. Suddenly, you hear a knock at your door. It’s someone from Solar on Earth...
Why Did My Electric Bill Go Up?!
It seems everywhere you turn today prices are going up. The news talks of post-pandemic inflation, “supply chain issues,” and how consumers are paying more and more for everything. So, it’s surprising to get a message from a new customer wanting to cancel a program...
Colorado Residents Go Green with Pivot Energy and Solar On Earth
Industry leading companies team up to expand adoption of solar power DENVER, Jan. 17, 2022 – Pivot Energy, a Denver-based solar farm developer, and Solar On Earth, a community solar acquisition company with offices in Massachusetts and Illinois, have announced a...
How You Can Participate as Community Solar in Illinois Grows
Introduction Illinois alternative energy has arrived. The IPA (Illinois Power Agency) was established in 2007 by Public Act 95-0481. An initial plan was approved for 2018 and then a revised program in early 2020. In addition, the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) has...
Is Community Solar a Good Idea?
Community Solar is something more people are becoming aware of as each state sets alternative energy goals for the next 5-15 years. But what exactly is it and is it a good idea? What is Community Solar? Community solar allows you to receive your electricity from...
How Can You Save Money With Solar Energy
Solar energy is the future and while many states are implementing goals for alternative energy over the next 5-10 years, many people do not know how to utilize solar energy. So what is solar energy? Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that...
How Community Solar Responded During COVID-19
When 2020 started, the outlook on Community Solar was strong, continuing to grow. Then almost all of our predictions went out the window, much like many other people’s plans in 2020. Even as COVID-19 continues to disrupt our economy, we have continued to make progress...
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution: Go Green and Save Money in 2021
Do you have a New Year's resolution? One of the most common resolutions is to save money. If this is one of yours for 2021 then we are here to help!In honor of National cut your energy costs day and saying goodbye to 2020, we want to help you save money in...
Community Solar Savings Coming to Illinois
Since 2016, when the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) was passed, Illinois committed to new goals for alternative energy. The state is looking to produce 25% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2025. The state of Illinois also offers a solar rebate...