I grew up in a place where the nearest neighbor was a quarter-mile away and the hum of the power lines was the only constant companion on a quiet night. For those of us living in the heartland, “energy independence”…
When I first started looking at the utility bills for my home in New York, I felt like I was in a losing battle. The rates in the Empire State are some of the highest in the country, and every…
When I first moved to Florida, I quickly realized why they call it the Sunshine State. The intensity of the light hitting my roof was nearly tangible, and as a homeowner, I couldn’t help but look at all that energy…
When I first started looking into renewable energy for my home in the Lone Star State, I’ll admit I was skeptical. Texas is the energy capital of the world, but usually, that refers to oil and gas. However, after watching…
When I first started looking at my utility bills in the Golden State, I felt like I was watching a runaway train. Between the tier-based pricing and the constant delivery fee hikes, my monthly expenses were ballooning. I knew I…
When I first considered putting solar panels on my roof, I wasn’t just thinking about the environment. Like most people, I was looking at my ever-increasing monthly utility bill and wondering if there was a way to opt out of…
When I first moved to the Southwest, I looked at the endless blue skies and realized my roof was essentially a gold mine. Installing solar panels felt like a no-brainer. However, I quickly learned that the desert environment is as…
When I moved to my home near the coast, I looked forward to the salty breeze and the sound of the waves. But as a green energy enthusiast, I quickly realized that the very things that make the ocean beautiful…
When I first decided to install solar panels on my home in the snowy reaches of the Northeast, my neighbors thought I was losing my mind. “Solar in a place where it snows six months a year?” they asked. “You’ll…
When I first installed solar panels on my city townhouse, I spent hours staring at the sleek blue glass reflecting the skyline, feeling like I had finally cracked the code to sustainable urban living. But a few months in, after…