Electric school buses are ready for primetime
For regular readers of our blog, the following statement won’t be new news to you: solar energy is now a smart investment for schools to save money, provide STEM learning …
What’s really holding back clean energy policy?
No matter how you slice it, the U.S. love affair with fossil fuels is ending. Polls show that Americans overwhelmingly support renewable energy sources like solar and wind, and more …
A surprising—and essential—ally during emergencies: solar schools
Schools grappling with how to plan for optimal learning and safety for students returning this fall should also consider a long-term investment that stands to benefit students and entire communities: …
It’s time to rethink how we get around
Public transit has taken a huge hit from the coronavirus pandemic. Subway and bus ridership are way down, and, in a true sign of the times, some New Yorkers are …
Video: What Story Will You Tell?
Back in January, we kicked off the new year with a campaign called What Story Will You Tell that asked people to share how they planned to take action on …
Keep the good (clean) energy going: Five reasons to be optimistic
When it comes to the clean energy forecast, it’s easy to think the picture is grim at first glance–from industry layoffs and production delays due to coronavirus to the EPA’s …
Clean energy is contagious (no mask required)
If you’re thinking about putting solar on your roof or buying an electric vehicle (EV), chances are you have a friend or neighbor that’s already done it. Research shows that …
Formula E: from the racetrack…to your driveway
If you’re a sports fan, there’s a new(ish) event you can feel great about watching: Formula E auto racing. As Formula One’s electric little brother, Formula E is fast, furious, …
There’s a nationwide school budget crisis. Solar can help.
Update:Shortly after this article was published in 2020, Generation180 released its national study on solar adoption at U.S. K12 schools, which found that the amount of solar installed on nationwide …
Virginians: submit comments to support EV adoption
Own an electric vehicle in Virginia? We’ve got an (urgent) opportunity for you to help shape important regulation in the Commonwealth. Ready to dive into the bureaucratic sausage-making? Read on… …