When Solstice Co-Founder & CEO Steph Speirs first decided that she wanted to bring affordable clean energy to every community, she was halfway around the world. She had been working with local communities to expand solar access in off-grid rural communities in India, and one day she realized that the households that she talked to…
We’re officially in month two of 2022, and solar, along with other forms of renewable energy, is already set for another year of rapid growth. With a 10% projected increase in U.S. renewable energy this year and a projected 26% increase by 2026, renewables like solar are quickly becoming the superpowers of the climate change…
Wondering if there’s community solar near you? We mapped out every U.S. community solar farm based on data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The buzz around community solar is growing. All across the country, local solar farms are spreading solar access neighborhood by neighborhood. But most folks still aren’t sure whether community solar is…
Through Solstice’s partnership program, your nonprofit will not only save money every month by going solar, but also raise money for your cause on behalf of each facility or member household that joins your local solar farm. Going green, saving money, and earning donations to support your work: these are big assets for your nonprofit,…
Keeping up with the evolving renewable energy industry can be tough. We’re here to help break it down for you. Across the world, cutting-edge advancements in renewable energy are mitigating climate change. Costs are declining, accessibility continues to grow, and innovative solutions are combating the negative effects of antiquated energy practices. It’s an exciting time…
Need an environmental pick-me-up? We’ve all been there before. Hear from leaders and activists to get your dose of optimism below. Powering a renewable future can feel daunting. Personally, when I feel overwhelmed, it helps to remind myself that I’m not in it alone. Amazing leaders from around the world are taking action, and on…
First, there were solar panels on rooftops. Then entire farms were dedicated to solar power. Now, solar has reached water. Meet floating solar! Floating solar farms, otherwise known as floating photovoltaics, or “floatovoltaics,” are harnessing energy where no other power plants have ventured. At its base, floating solar is no different from a solar farm…
Is your town or city joining a community choice aggregation (CCA) program? Here’s what you need to know. Thousands of Americans have gotten a letter in the mail from their town that says the town is offering a community choice aggregation program. The letter says the CCA will change the energy they receive at their…
Governor Cuomo wants to make New York’s electricity carbon neutral by 2040. I asked three energy experts what they think about the goal. One month ago, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo laid out his administration’s plans for the first 100 days of 2019. The speech touched on plenty of subjects key to New Yorkers’ well-being,…
There are so many things to like about solar. It’s good for our planet, our health, and our economy. Does that mean people are willing to pay more for clean energy? Renewable energy is taking over the world. With prices falling despite domestic headwinds and the clear advantage of not relying on volatile fuel prices,…