7 Ways Solar Panels Will Save the Planet and Make You Rich

March 30, 2018

We show you how installing solar panels on your home can put money back in your pocket and help the environment in the process. With the global capacity for solar energy production more than doubling every year, the question of whether or not to jump on this growing trend is one that homeowners are being faced with on a more regular basis. This has become especially true with the rise in the number of companies offering to outfit homes with solar panels at little to no cost to the owner with some caveats we’ll get to in a moment.

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American Council on Renewable Energy

Founded in 2001, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is a 501 (c)(3) national non-profit organization that unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy.

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Renewable & Traditional Energy Strategies are Converging

Infographic | January 16, 2020

The electricity market is converging as renewable power becomes cost competitive with traditional fossil-based generation. This has driven a seismic shift toward sustainable energy— What factors are driving this shift and what can companies expect for the future of energy?

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A TIMAINE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE U.S.

Infographic | March 6, 2020

Today, more than ever before in U.S. history, renewable energy has proven capable of powering not just the U.S., but the entire world too! A decade ago, it would have been unrealistic to think renewable energy could surpass fossil fuels, but in 2019, renewable energy supplied more power to America’s grid than coal.

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The State of Sustainable Business 2019

Infographic | December 18, 2019

Companies citing Climate Change as a ‘very significant’ sustainability focus jumped dramatically in 2019, increasing 14 percentage points to 52 percent. Climate Change, Ethics and Integrity, and Diversity and Inclusion continue to be the top overall priorities, as they were in 2018.

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The Power of Green Investing

Infographic | January 28, 2020

Most environmentally conscious people know that every purchase they make has an impact. The products you buy and the companies you support are a small way to make a difference in the world. That’s why many people opt for more sustainable options, choosing responsibly-sourced goods and recyclable materials whenever possible. Where we put our money matters.

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The new energy era’s

Infographic | December 13, 2019

The world is rapidly shifting to renewable energy technologies. Battery minerals are set to become the new oil, with lithium-ion battery supply chains becoming the new pipelines. The U.S. economy ground to a halt when gas prices soared during the 1973 oil crisis—altering consumer behavior and energy policy for generations. In the aftermath of the crisis, the government imposed national speed limits to conserve oil, and also demanded cheaper, smaller and more fuel-efficient cars.

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WIND IS READY TO DELIVER EUROPE’S GREEN DEAL

Infographic | February 26, 2020

The European Union is committed to becoming the first climate neutral continent by 2050. This will require a transformation of our energy system which accounts for more than 75% of our greenhouse gas emissions.

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American Council on Renewable Energy

Founded in 2001, the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is a 501 (c)(3) national non-profit organization that unites finance, policy and technology to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy.

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