Trees. In many ways, trees are part of what make the communities we serve special. Driving through New England, New York, Colorado, or even New Mexico in the Fall, tourists and life-long residents enjoy some of the most vibrant colors across beautiful landscapes as...
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...
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...
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...
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 is harnessed...
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...