“I see solar becoming the new king of the world’s electricity markets. Based on today’s policy settings, it is on track to set new records for deployment every year after 2022. If governments and investors step up their clean energy efforts, the growth of both solar and wind would be even more spectacular – and…
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A University of Rhode Island researcher came out with a study in late September that caught my eye. It found that utility scale solar power installations caused housing values near the arrays to decline. The closer the proximity, the larger the decline. Site selection is a critical part of the solar solutions Solential provides to…
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Converting to solar power is growing more attractive to a growing number companies, school districts and farms. In addition to supporting a more sustainable future and America’s energy independence, solar energy often brings lower, more stable pricing to your monthly electricity bills. This is particularly true as America continues to receover from the pandemic’s economic…
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Kermit the Frog used to lament that it “wasn’t easy being green” and up until recently, rural electric cooperatives (RECs) and their members were likely in agreement with the legendary muppet. With small residential solar arrays running upwards of $20,000, going green with renewable energy was financially out of reach for most rural residents, farms,…
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Experts agree that America’s water and wastewater treatment industry is facing a number of significant challenges. Customers are often oblivious to the issues. As long as clean water comes from the faucet, the shower’s hot, the pool is crystal blue and waste is handled properly, life’s good, right? Beneath this false sense of security are…
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What if former coal mines, landfills or abandoned industrial sites, typically considered eye sores, could be reclaimed as positive, productive, green power-producing community assets? What if water treatment ponds could do double duty, serving as an important step in processing water but also doing more? What if urban blight, rundown buildings and unkempt lots, could…
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A little more than six years ago, Barney Johnson was a quarry manager, a role that included stripping land of its topsoil, sand, and gravel to get at the limestone underneath. Over the course of his 30-year career, he worked at nine different quarries. During his time with the Lincoln Quarry in Illinois, he took…
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The COVID-19 pandemic and all of the disruptions it has caused has many municipalities reeling. Lost tax revenue is just one unforeseen issue. There are also problems with businesses and individuals unable to pay utility bills due to the economic shutdown or loss of jobs. The one thing that has remained constant is this: water…
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Clean water is something we take for granted in America. We expect the water in our homes, our local swimming and splash pools, and in other public places to be clean and healthy. However, a tremendous amount of energy and resources go into making water clean. No one understands this better than the wastewater treatment…
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Identifying a solar energy company that’s qualified to handle a commercial solar project isn’t as easy as doing an internet search. There’s no Home Advisor or Angie’s List for solar energy companies. The reason is commercial solar solutions are complex and require specialized knowledge and experience. Too, a solar system represents a significant investment and…
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