Jen and Ethan Gray are both schoolteachers and live with their children in Stoneham, MA. They had always wanted to use solar energy to reduce their carbon footprint, but for a long time they believed it was out of their price range. Luckily, after talking to some of their friends, they got in touch with… Read more
December 2, 2020
At the Claremont MakerSpace, local artisans and craftspeople of New Hampshire’s Upper Valley turn their creative ideas into reality. Meanwhile, on the rooftop above, a new 57.9 kilowatt solar array is now turning sunshine into clean, local electricity. Renovated from the Sawtooth Mill building known for its 3 sharply peaked roofs, the space is ideal… Read more
December 2, 2020
In our journey as a B-Corp, we’ve learned that doing the right thing for people and the planet often ends up being a good financial decision, too. For our customers and champions, this means lower solar panel cost. We have fostered a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with solar manufacturer, REC, and are excited to say… Read more
November 20, 2020
This month’s contributor is Lawrence Stephen Early IV (he/him/his). Lawrence is a queer, black, and disabled engineer who centers his work on sustainability, mental health, justice, systemic inequality, and improving life for all living beings. During his time as an undergraduate, he focused primarily on global energy infrastructure and water security, along with studying and shifting sustainability… Read more
November 12, 2020
Machias Savings Bank is helping to “Move Maine Forward” again with a 53.25 kilowatt solar array on the roof of their new Operations Center in Machias, Maine. “Our hope is that as more businesses and individuals become aware of the benefits of solar energy, we’ll be able to show them first-hand what to expect from… Read more
November 5, 2020
The transportation sector is responsible for the majority of carbon emissions in New England, and switching away from fossil fuels in our daily driving will make a huge impact as we battle the ongoing climate crisis. Plug In Electric Vehicles (“EVs”) are becoming more accessible — dropping in price as their battery capacity increases useable… Read more
November 2, 2020