Energy equity: bringing solar power to low-income communities

From New York to California, states are adopting “community solar” programs that bring solar power and lower energy bills to low-income households.

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Energy equity: bringing solar power to low-income communities

Organic Valley and Clif Bar are making clean energy part of their operational recipes

The projects they’re supporting aren’t necessarily huge, but their local impact shouldn’t be underestimated.

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Organic Valley and Clif Bar are making clean energy part of their operational recipes

Using product certification to win consumers’ hearts and minds

Toward increased authenticity and credibility in a crowded marketplace.

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Using product certification to win consumers’ hearts and minds

How addressing energy used in food processing contributes to more sustainable agriculture

Greater energy efficiency beyond the farm gate and more sustainable processes inside the farm are the two sides of the same coin.

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How addressing energy used in food processing contributes to more sustainable agriculture

Can mini-grids solve sustainable energy access?

Community energy and mini-grids are promising models for reducing global energy poverty, but the nascent sector is still far from proven.

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Can’t Add Solar Panels to Your Roof? Join a Community Solar Farm

Solar energy development has skyrocketed in recent years, but many … The post Can’t Add Solar Panels to Your Roof? Join a Community Solar Farm appeared first on Earth911.com.

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How to make solar+storage projects work for low-income communities

Alternatives models of financing and ownership are imperative. Here are some ideas for new ones.

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How to make solar+storage projects work for low-income communities

Community Solar Farms

Renters, apartment dwellers, condominium owners, and people with shaded roofs are … The post Community Solar Farms appeared first on Earth911.com.

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What midsize firms can learn from Organic Valley’s community solar deal

America’s largest farm coop is making progress by allying with a local group of municipal utilities.

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What midsize firms can learn from Organic Valley’s community solar deal

Oil and gas CEOs up their methane pledge

Here’s what to watch for as promises turn to action.

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Oil and gas CEOs up their methane pledge

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