![A power grid substation with the sun setting in background.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjI5ODM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
The U.S. power grid is a massive, interconnected network that delivers electricity to millions of homes, businesses and industries. Read more!
Read MoreHow Does the U.S. Power Grid Work?![View of the side of an office building with several glass windows shining in the sun.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjU5MDQ=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
As one of the top sources of renewable energy, solar panels are becoming an increasingly popular option for commercial buildings.
Read MoreBenefits of Solar Panels for Commercial Buildings![A large array of solar panels at a solar plant stationed in a large green field.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjkyMTE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
The solar power industry reached new milestones in 2022. In honor of Earth Day 2023, we’ve listed the top highlights for solar power in 2022.
Read MoreCelebrating Earth Day 2023: A Year in Review of Solar Energy Progress ![Automotive Forum, NYC](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjEyNDM1-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDQzNSIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI0MzUiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
Freedom Solar Power's Ryan Ferrero will be presenting at the Automotive Forum on April 4th in New York, see you there!
Read MoreJoin Us @ Automotive Forum New York, April 4, 2023![Worm's-eye view of the sky with with the sun and clouds pictured, and tree canopy leaves lining the top and bottom borders of the image.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjE1MzUz-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMyIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTMiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
Learn about the Sunshine Protection Act and its impact, as well as ways to take advantage of one more hour of sunlight from Daylight Saving.
Read MoreDaylight Saving: Is It Here To Stay?![Multiple rows of ground-mounted solar panel arrays located in a field.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjE4MDYz-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDQzMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI0MzIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
On Solar Appreciation Day, people celebrate the benefits of solar energy, its technological advancements and awareness of sustainability.
Read MoreCelebrating Solar Appreciation Day ![A solar panel array installed on the roof of a building in a field, with hills stacked with trees in the background.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjIwODQ4-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
Solar panels and solar-related equipment qualify for the solar investment tax credit and incentives that reduce your final purchase cost.
Read MoreSourcing Solar Panels: Where They’re Made and Assembled ![Rear view of dad holding her little girl in arms and looking at their house with installed solar panels. Alternative energy, saving resources and sustainable lifestyle concept.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjI0MDIx-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
Is solar energy a good investment? What are the inflation trends? Data points to why now is the best time to invest in solar energy.
Read More10 Reasons Why Solar Energy Should Be Every Homeowner’s Next Investment![Cryptocurrency coins image](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjI2ODAw-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNjAwIDQ1MCIgd2lkdGg9IjYwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI0NTAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
Learn the benefits and drawbacks of solar-powered cryptocurrency mining to make your operation work best for you.
Read MoreSolar-Powered Crypto Mining: Cryptocurrency Mining With Solar Panels![A widescale, cityscape view of the Oval Offie.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjI5ODcz-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
Learn about presidents who’ve embraced solar power as well as policies and incentives that support the solar industry’s growth.
Read MoreCelebrating Solar Power on Presidents’ Day![Image of a cactus covered in snow.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjMyODc1-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
The 2021 Texas freeze set a benchmark. Get an overview of the Senate bills Governor Greg Abbott recently signed and how things could change.
Read MoreAnniversary of the 2021 Texas Freeze: What’s Legislation Got To Do With It? ![Widescale view of a suspension bridge over the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjM1ODM2-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDQ4MCIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI0ODAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
The Colorado Rockies are home to the Bighorn Solar Project — the world’s largest solar-powered steel plant. Learn more here.
Read MoreColorado’s Now Home to the World’s Largest Solar-Powered Steel Plant ![Close up photo of lighting shinning between plants with yellow leaves.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjM4Mzky-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
New solar panel technology allows panels to generate energy without direct sunlight. So even on an overcast day, you can produce power.
Read MoreNew Solar Panel Technology Doesn’t Require Sunlight to Generate Energy![Wide-scale view of the UNC bell tower on campus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjQxMzcz-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDU3NiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NzYiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
North Carolina and U.S. governments are turning to renewable sources to address clean energy demands and reduce carbon emissions. Read more!
Read MoreNorth Carolina Residents Under New Battery Storage Policies for Green Initiatives![An aerial view of Charleston, South Carolina's cityscape with water views](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjQ0ODEx-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
South Carolina's government officially finalized its net metering rules. Learn what's changed in the state since its implementation.
Read MoreA Look at South Carolina’s Net Metering Rules![Landscape view of a elk grazing a field in North Carolina with a forest full of trees covering a mountain-like bluff in the background](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjQ3Njg1-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMCIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
North Carolina is committing to clean energy and sustainability with several executive orders geared toward achieving net-zero emissions.
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions![A cityscape view of one Virginia's largest cities showcasing Richmond's skyline](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjUwOTM2-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDU3NiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NzYiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
Dominion Energy is a major driver of solar power use in Virginia. Learn about the major solar projects they have planned for its residents.
Read MoreDominion Energy: The Largest Solar Project in Virginia![Aerial view of solar panel arrays](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjUzOTM1-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDU3NiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NzYiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
Electronics company LG no longer manufactures solar panels. Learn what this means for LG solar system owners and future warranty support.
Read MoreLG No Longer Manufacturing Solar Panels![Underside view of a solar panel array.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjU2Nzc3-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMSIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTEiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
President Biden has extended tariffs on solar panel imports, but the range of solar products affected is smaller. Learn more here.
Read MoreBiden Administration Paves the Way for Solar Panel Tariffs on Imports![Silhouettes of a wind turbines during sunset on the left side of the photo, and a closeup of a solar panel array on the right side of the photo..](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjU5NzIy-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
Learn more about the power grid upgrade and why U.S. utility companies are making their biggest spending increase due to aging power grids.
Read MoreFuture Power Grid Upgrades and Making Customers Foot the Bill![Group of PEC members protesting financial raise of solar power in their co-op](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjYyNDA0-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
PEC has raised utility bills for members with solar. Vote for candidates supporting solar in the board of directors election.
Read MoreYour Vote Is Your Voice in the PEC Board of Directors Election![Woman standing between crop rows on a farm holding a container of harvested heirloom tomatoes with solar panel arrays installed above the rows](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjY1NDE4-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDQ2NiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI0NjYiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
Jack's Solar Garden has gone through a major transformation. It's now a thriving agrivoltaic farm. Discover how it happened.
Read MoreHow Going Solar Saved a Struggling Colorado Farm![Aerial view of downtown Colorado Springs overlooking Acacia Park with Pikes Peak in the distance.](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjY4NTc5-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDQzMSIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI0MzEiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
Colorado Springs recently got its first solar co-op, making it the 10th total in the state. Read more about how residents are going solar.
Read MoreColorado Springs Gets Its First Solar Co-Op![Aerial view of Miami city and coastline](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=OTc0OjcxNjc0-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzY4IDUxMiIgd2lkdGg9Ijc2OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1MTIiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)
A report has recognized top cities for solar energy, with four in Florida. However, a fifth Florida “Solar Star” city is making big moves.
Read MoreFlorida’s Top Cities for Solar Energy