The Supreme Court’s latest review of California’s emissions regulations versus federal authority highlights a critical intersection of environmental leadership and constitutional law. As states generally follow EPA guidelines, California’s special ability under the Clean Air Act to set stricter vehicle standards could either be reaffirmed or struck down — a decision that carries broad implications … Read more
OnePlanet Leads the Way in Solar Panel Recycling Innovation As solar energy adoption accelerates, OnePlanet is stepping up to address the often-overlooked challenge of solar panel waste. Launched in 2023, the company is building a cutting-edge recycling infrastructure to handle the growing volume of end-of-life solar panels—a problem expected to exceed 10 million tons globally … Read more
Why Utilities Oppose Net Metering—and Why It Matters for Minnesota Net metering empowers homeowners and small businesses to produce their own solar energy and feed excess electricity back into the grid. But for traditional utility companies, this model poses a direct challenge to their profit structure. Every kilowatt-hour generated outside their plants is a kilowatt-hour … Read more
Cambridge Launches Solar Assistance Initiative for Local Property Owners The City of Cambridge is taking bold action on climate and affordability with the launch of its Solar Assistance Initiative, aimed at helping commercial properties, non-profits, and large residential buildings make the switch to solar energy. This program offers flexible pathways to cut energy costs, lower … Read more
Turning Rooftops Into Renewable Energy Assets The flat, expansive rooftops of self-storage facilities offer a valuable yet underutilized resource—ideal surfaces for solar panel installations. Especially in dense urban areas where open land is scarce, these rooftops present a smart, sustainable opportunity to generate clean energy without occupying additional ground space. Powering Communities with Rooftop Solar … Read more
Tariffs Trigger Gas Price Hikes in Minnesota Minnesota gas prices have climbed by 5% since the implementation of tariffs on Canadian oil—an increase closely tied to the state’s dependency on energy imports from its northern neighbor. With the Enbridge pipeline serving as a critical link between Canadian oil fields and Minnesota consumers, the new trade … Read more
Illinois’ Data Center Boom: Innovation at an Environmental Crossroads Illinois has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing hubs for data centers, driven by booming demand from cloud computing, AI, and cryptocurrency. These high-tech facilities are essential to our digital world—but their explosive growth is pushing the limits of the state’s energy grid and water resources, … Read more
Gunnison Proposes 13% Electric Rate Hike to Address Rising Costs and Grid Demands The City of Gunnison is proposing a 13% increase in electric rates, marking the fourth consecutive year of upward adjustments. This move comes in response to rising wholesale power prices, inflation, and supply chain issues affecting electric grid maintenance. If approved during … Read more
Energy Tax Credits: A Lifeline for Nebraska Communities Across Nebraska, energy tax credits have made clean energy more accessible for local businesses and families. For Omaha-based Wine Beer and Spirits, the decision to install 250 solar panels was both a financial and environmental win. According to CEO Aaron Konen, solar energy has significantly reduced utility … Read more
Harnessing Land for Both Farming and Solar Energy Farmers across the globe are reimagining land use by embracing dual-purpose strategies that combine agriculture with solar energy production. Known as agrivoltaics or agrisolar, this approach allows for the strategic placement of solar panels on farmland, maximizing both crop yield and renewable energy generation. Financial Upside for … Read more