local economy

Here’s How Solar Developers Can Maximize Solar’s Positive Impact on the Environment

Environment, Solar EnergyBy Christie Young January 11, 2018

Using renewable energy, like solar panels, can be one of the most effective ways to positively impact the environment. However, it’s important to keep more than just reducing emissions in mind when implementing renewable energy. Here are some ways that solar garden developers are able to ensure that their projects are built to protect our…

Community Solar and the Local, Sharing Economy

Community Solar, Solar EnergyBy Christie Young October 20, 2017

It can feel like a contradiction: In an era of cheap air travel and video conferences, communities from around the world are taking up the call to ‘go local’. As the harmful effects of globalization have become increasingly apparent, resistance has taken many forms. People trade their cars for ride sharing apps and public transit,…