Eco-Friendly Businesses

In keeping with several other states, North Carolina is showing a clear commitment to clean energy, sustainability and equitable income. 

In early 2022, Governor Roy Cooper signed several executive orders (EOs) geared toward making the state more environmentally friendly. These included EO 246, which set goals for achieving net-zero emissions in North Carolina over the coming decades.

With fuel, natural gas and electricity costs on the rise, energy inflation is cutting into the average American’s monthly budget. In many states, this is hastening the transition to solar energy.

This is especially true in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In fact, Virginia recently surged into the top five states in the nation for solar capacity.

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You’ve likely seen solar panels on roofs, walls and even in fields. But did you know that you can install solar panels in parking lots?

Solar panel-covered parking lots have been growing in popularity over recent years thanks to their optimal use of space and, of course, the many advantages of solar power. Let’s take a closer look

Byron Kominek’s farm — rebranded as Jack’s Solar Garden — sits right outside Boulder, Colorado, in the city of Longmount. It’s one of the most thriving agrivoltaic farms in the country. 

However, its 24 acres weren’t always prosperous.

The farm mostly produced hay over the past 50 years. Now, it’s gone through a major transformation that substantially increased its

On December 7, 2021, Denver-based nonprofit Arc Thrift Stores announced its partnership with SunShare, a solar energy company also in Denver. 

Through this coalition, Arc Thrift Stores will power all 30 of its locations with community solar energy. This creates a more sustainable business model for the company — and allows the community to reap a range of benefits.

Houston started its journey toward a greener, more equitable future through solar energy in 2017. 

That year, Houston officials joined 13 other cities in the C40 Reinventing Cities Competition to turn disused land into sources of carbon-free power. Partnered with private firm Wolfe Energy, officials found hope in an unlikely place: an abandoned 240-acre dump in southern Houston’s

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly common as the world learns more about climate change and renewable energy. And with EVs comes the need to charge them. Here’s what we at Freedom Solar have to say on the topic of solar-powered EV charging stations. 

An EV station is also known as an EV charger,

Agrivoltaic farming is gradually becoming more well known as people prioritize sustainable agricultural methods and renewable energy. As a result, there are multiple Colorado agrivoltaic farms and organizations to check out.

CALC is a nonprofit located in Longmount, Colorado sponsored by the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC). CALC’s work focuses primarily on educating

There are plenty of eco-friendly businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Here are some of Freedom Solar’s favorites.

Organic bed linens from Anna Sova

Anna Sova Luxury Organics provides an array of home and body products. The company’s inventory reflects responsible fair trade labor production from environmentally conscious facilities — all in support

With Florida dubbed the Sunshine State, there’s no question that residents take advantage of all the sun has to offer, especially solar energy. But Florida has also found ways to lower consumption and reduce waste, which is seen through some noteworthy businesses that are dedicated to mission green.

Here are some of our favorite eco-friendly stores in Tampa.

The state of Colorado is home to a number of environmentally conscious businesses and organizations. Here are some of Freedom Solar’s favorites.

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. using FarmLens drone technology

AgEagle, which has an office in Denver, uses a cloud-based software platform called FarmLens that provides agricultural data and analysis through drones. With

The corporate sector is continuing its push toward renewable energy as its benefits become more widely recognized. Companies are vigorously working to meet the expectations of stakeholders as the demand for clean energy increases. There’s also the upside of taking advantage of falling prices!

According to a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable energy was the