Sayreville, New Jersey, Installed the Largest Hydrelio Floating Solar System in North America Ciel & Terre’s Hydrelio “floatovoltaic” system will deliver 4.4 MWp of sustainable solar power   Ciel & Terre USA (www.ciel-et-terre.net), innovators in floating solar power systems, in conjunction with Solar Renewable Energy, LLC and RETTEW are pleased to announce completion of its made in USA Hydrelio floating …

In the wake of September’s UN Climate Action Summit 2019, held in New York City, addressing the detrimental effects of climate change is a hot topic of discussion around the world. Climate change is a veritable public health crisis, according to the United Nations. The organization claims that, “the impacts of climate change are being felt everywhere and are having …

Despite public concern about automation and its role in the workforce, its benefits have been well documented. Along with lower operating costs, more efficient output, and greater worker safety, it can also improve energy efficiency. Automation has proven to be a great asset to world threats like climate change and diminishing resources. At the very least, automated machines distribute energy …

LYONS, NEBRASKA – Clean power commitments have increased at the county and city levels, with 11 counties and 104 cities nationwide pledging to 100 percent clean energy goals at the end of 2018. As more renewable energy is developed across the nation, regulators and policymakers must prepare for the changing electric power landscape, according to a white paper released today by the Center …

With the changing climate and weather conditions, is installing solar panels a good idea? The answer to this question is very clear, the installation of solar panels depends on the place where you live. In this era, not everyone has space on their roofs to install solar panels. Installation of solar panels is affected by various factors such as the …

New Columbia Solar (NCS), a clean energy company based in the District’s Ward 5,  is now a  partner to the Solar for All Program operated by the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU). NCS builds and operates solar energy systems on rooftops and parking canopies across the District and provides the power produced from the systems to low-income residents, nonprofits and …

Spring cleaning has numerous health benefits. Along with removing dust, dirt, and bacteria that has accumulated over the winter months, a clean interior can help improve your mental health, while offering the chance to make your home or business more energy efficient, saving you money while improving the health of the planet.   According to a recent Shelton Group Utility …

The Ready For 100 Chicago Collective applauds city’s goal, advocates for equitable implementation with next Administration CHICAGO, IL — Today, the Chicago City Council unanimously voted to establish the goal of transitioning the entire city to 100 percent clean, renewable energy, like wind and solar, by 2035. Chicago becomes the largest city in the country to make this commitment, following cities …

by Lacey Shaver – March 26, 2019 When a city decides to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, headlines follow. But the work has only just begun. Cities have many options for generating and purchasing renewable electricity, each of which comes with distinct benefits and challenges. Large, off-site projects tend to offer scale and help make a measurable difference towards locally-defined renewable energy …

Clean Energy Champions Call for Immediate, Permanent Expansion of Nation’s Largest Urban Rooftop Solar Project LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2019) – A broad coalition of business, environmental and civic leaders today called on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to increase and accelerate its goals for generating local renewable energy, urging the utility to immediately expand a successful …

by Lacey Shaver and Heidi Bishop Ratz Mayors from cities across the U.S. are stepping up and committing to broad and inspirational action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decarbonize local energy systems. This leadership is especially critical given lack of federal climate action, but translating a mayoral commitment to reality can be a challenge. City staff face many hurdles when attempting to transition to …

When we generally talk about solar energy, minds of most people automatically wander to solar panels. But, that’s not the only mechanism to harness the energy of the sun. Yes, we are talking about solar water heating systems, which are also known as solar thermal systems. These basically make use of the process of converting solar energy into thermal energy. …

Agricultural systems are requiring an increasing amount of energy to cope with the current and projected growth in demand. Unfortunately, increased use of nonrenewable energy has a detrimental impact on our environment. In today’s world, where the effects of climate change are very real and fast approaching, it is crucial to use sustainable processes for agriculture. Renewable energy can contribute …

A solar panel is a device which uses solar energy to generate electricity without any combustion of chemicals and other harmful gases in the environment. If you are a business owner looking at the useless amount of energy running in the building while there is no one around or a homeowner who couldn’t stop their children to switch off the …

Green energy grows more sophisticated each year, as the renewable s industry finds new and exciting ways to reduce carbon emissions. From wave power to air source heating, there are really no limits to what technology and science can achieve. With that in mind, we’ve gathered some of the most exciting feats of renewable energy for you to marvel at. …

Photo: pixabay.com Our day-to-day lives are often busy and filled with a never-ending list of tasks, especially if you are a homeowner. Home ownership adds an additional level of commitment to covering small expenses that are necessary for maintenance and comfortable living. When it comes time to tackle these small projects, there are numerous things to consider including sustainability and …

Ciel & Terre Completes Two New Floating Solar Projects in California and Colorado with Others Under Construction and Planned in U.S. New Floating Solar Projects for Walden and Salad Cosmo Use Manmade Ponds for Cost-Effective Solar Power Using Ciel & Terre Patented Floating Photovoltaic Technology Ciel & Terre USA (www.ciel-et-terre.net), innovators in floating solar power systems, today announced the completion …

ForeFront Power Approved for First Community Solar Project for SDG&E’s EcoShare Program ForeFront Power is excited to announce that its community solar project in San Diego County is now the first to be approved for San Diego Gas and Electric’s (SDG&E) EcoShare program. The program allows SDG&E customers, including those who rent or cannot install on-site solar, the option of …

Ciel & Terre Delivers First California Public Floating Solar System for Lake County Special Districts – Kelseyville County Waterworks, Dist. #3 International Innovator in “Floatovoltaic” Technology Enables 252kW Clean Energy Project by Floating 720 Solar Panels on Kelseyville Wastewater Treatment Pond KELSEYVILLE,  Calif. (September 18, 2018) – Ciel & Terre USA (www.ciel-et-terre.net), innovators in floating solar power systems, today announced …

They’re Here! Sunrise Solar Solutions Unveils Long-Awaited Solar Shingles Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. – Solar shingles are now available for installation by Sunrise Solar Solutions LLC, the premier residential and commercial installer of solar PV systems in Westchester County, the Hudson Valley and the entire New York Metro area. Solar shingles have become an extremely popular and sought-after energy option for …