Real Estate Loves Community Solar, But Public Perception Is Hampering Growth
Solar energy is having a moment. It’s an industry that has grown significantly over the last decade, with an average annual growth rate of 24…
NYC’s Carbon Neutral Initiative Tackles Zoning
Last summer, New York City mayor Eric Adams strutted out to announce his plan for a “better” NYC, which turned out to be an initiative…
Solar Energy in the Built World is Going Beyond Simple Rooftop Panels
Solar energy is cheaper than ever, and its use is growing fast. A U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) report recently found that nearly half of…
Solar Windows Could Be Huge for Office Buildings, but First They Need to Work
Solar energy generation is growing at an incredible pace. It’s getting cheaper, with a growing number of federal and state grants, tax incentives, and financing…
The Growing Push to Finance Renewable Energy in Office Buildings
Across the U.S., stricter laws around carbon emissions are continuing to be passed by cities and states. As those laws proliferate, office building owners and…
The Rooftop Solar Debate Has Become a Class War
Decarbonization will not be easy. Every action taken to decarbonize often comes with tradeoffs.
Will Soaring European Energy Costs Lead to More Solar Panels on Retail Buildings?
Five months ago, chef Tom Davies and his partner, Libby Driver, took over the lease of The Village Inn, a pub nestled in Swindon, England.…
The Hypocrisy of Real Estate’s Decarbonization Movement
Stop me if you have heard this before: “The building and construction sectors account for nearly 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.”
Meet the Power Plant of the Future
America’s electric power system is undergoing radical change as it transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy. While the first decade of the 2000s saw…
First Solar Canal Project Is a Win for Water, Energy, Air and Climate in California
Mounting evidence suggests the western United States is now in its worst megadrought in at least 1,200 years. Groundwater supplies are being overpumped in many…