The Inflation Reduction Act: Checking In on America’s Path Toward Lower Emissions
The Inflation Reduction Act (I.R.A.) has been a topic of hot debate since its passage a year ago. As America endeavors to tread the path…
Microgrid
Microgrids 101: How Your Neighborhood Can Achieve Energy Independence
Introduction The growing concerns about climate change, energy security, and rising costs have driven a significant shift in how we think about energy generation and…
Climate Change and Energy Independence: What You Can Do Today
Introduction As the global climate crisis escalates, the urgency to transition away from fossil fuels and towards more sustainable energy sources intensifies. Energy independence at…
Oakland and East Bay Welcome the New Frontier of Sustainable Living with Community Microgrids
Step aside swimming pools and tennis courts; there’s a new must-have community amenity on the horizon — welcome to the era of microgrids and distributed…
Smart Homes and Energy Management Systems: A Perfect Marriage for Savings
Introduction In the age of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart homes are no longer a sci-fi fantasy but a present-day reality. These homes feature…
The Future of Neighborhood Microgrids: Community Empowerment
Introduction As our understanding of energy infrastructure and climate change grows, so too does the movement towards decentralized, renewable energy sources. One exciting frontier in…
The Pros and Cons of Backup Generators: What Every Homeowner Should Know
Introduction With climate change intensifying extreme weather events and aging grid infrastructure becoming increasingly unreliable, more homeowners are considering backup generators as a viable option…
Time-of-Use Rates and Peak Shaving: What They Mean for Your Energy Bill
Introduction Understanding your energy bill has become more complex but potentially more advantageous than ever before, thanks to new pricing structures and technologies like Time-of-Use…
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G): How Your Electric Car Can Power Your Home
Introduction The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is in full swing, with increasing numbers of people adopting these green alternatives to traditional internal combustion engine cars.…
Backup Generators vs. Home Batteries: Which is Right for You?
Introduction The reality of modern life is that our dependence on electricity has grown exponentially. From cooking to communication, nearly every facet of our daily…