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“Community Storage” Is a New Way to Think About Reducing Grid Costs
Energy storage is one of the hottest topics in the electricity industry today. As battery costs decline, many actors are recognizing the huge potential of…
Rural Electric Cooperatives: 3 Different Approaches to Reducing the Cost of Community-Scale Solar
In order for the co-op solar market to achieve its potential, co-ops need to better understand the value of community-scale solar and need to access compelling community-scale offerings. Here we describe three rural electric cooperatives that are doing just that.
Industrialised Nations Must Lead an Exit Strategy for Fossil Fuels
Energy efficiency and renewables are indispensable weapons in the fight against climate change, but the real challenge is keeping fossil fuel reserves in the ground.
Why Rural Electric Cooperatives Are Opting for Community-Scale Solar
Rural electric cooperatives (co-ops) are a large and important part of the U.S. electricity landscape. Across the U.S., 840 distribution cooperatives and 65 generation and…
Your Garage is Worth At Least $55,000
The global energy revolution is knocking at your door. With improving economics for home energy upgrades, plummeting costs for rooftop solar systems, and even…
