by Randy Soare | Mar 27, 2025 | Benefits, Finance
Selling solar energy back to the power company, known as net metering or a feed-in tariff, allows homeowners and businesses with solar panels to earn credits or payments for excess electricity they generate. When solar panels produce more energy than needed, the...
by Randy Soare | Mar 21, 2025 | News
In 2023, renewable sources produced about 15% of the total electricity generated in North Carolina, with the sum of utility-scale (1 megawatt or larger) and small-scale (less than 1 megawatt) solar facilities providing the largest share, at about two-thirds of all...
by Randy Soare | Mar 13, 2025 | Finance, News
Senate Bill 261, sponsored by top Republican Senate leaders, including former Duke Energy executive Sen. Paul Newton, seeks to eliminate Duke Energy’s obligation to meet the state’s 2030 carbon reduction goal. The bill, which is being fast-tracked in the...
by Randy Soare | Mar 7, 2025 | Benefits, News
How widespread is solar power today? Researcher Jenny Chase reveals that it’s already replacing fossil fuels in major energy markets worldwide, in her recent TED Talk. She discusses the growth of affordable solar energy and shares how her team mapped its rapid...
by Randy Soare | Feb 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
For retired individuals living on a fixed income, managing monthly expenses can be a challenge, especially when utility bills fluctuate with the seasons. Solar energy provides a reliable way to reduce electricity costs by generating power directly from the sun. Once...
