by Lindsay Goss | Feb 26, 2021 | Articles, Heating Bills
We believe that every family deserves to live in a safe and healthy home. Home safety is one of our priorities. It directly affects the health of all individuals. Consider how weatherization makes a difference in your home. Without it, long-term exposure to moisture...
by Lindsay Goss | Feb 26, 2021 | Articles, Community
The way we use energy matters. The more efficiently our homes are built and updated, the less energy we use and the more affordable our utility bills. According to the United Nations, the goal of energy programs is affordability, reliability, and sustainability across...
by Darcie Hannigan | Sep 30, 2020 | Articles, Energy Saving Tips, Heating Bills, Utilities, Weatherizing
Now is the perfect time to get your home ready for winter and save on your winter energy bills. The right preparation can help you save money and ensure you don’t have days of wasted energy or overworked equipment – two things that contribute to higher utility...
by James O'Brien | Mar 12, 2020 | Articles, Community, Environmental Education, In the News, Solar
(photo: Ben Turner, Hoosier Energy) A January 2020 article from Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) discusses how solar panels have been making a positive impact on farmland throughout the country. On some land, solar panels are the only feature and create a steady stream...
by Energy Resource Center | Sep 16, 2019 | Articles, Environmental Education, In the News, Solar
The state of Georgia is a case study in how renewable energy might be able to grow, under the right circumstances, without political mandates. Dalton, Georgia, a manufacturing town on the north side of the state, is host to a solar panel assembly plant for South...
by Energy Resource Center | Sep 10, 2019 | Articles, Environmental Education, In the News, Solar, Utilities, Weatherizing
A report from IRENA (the International Renewable Energy Agency) shows that, in 2020, electricity from onshore wind and solar photovoltaic systems will be less expensive than fossil-fuel alternatives. More specifically, over 75% of all onshore wind, and over 80% of all...
