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“Under the Sun” Solar Blog
In ReVision Energy’s solar blog, we discuss policy, incentives, news, technology and other issues surrounding renewable energy.
BIPOC Voices
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
"Under the Sun" Solar Blog
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
"Under the Sun" Solar Blog
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
"Under the Sun" Solar Blog
A leading New Hampshire beer distributor, Bellavance Beverage Co., will soon be powered by 3,088 solar panels, the largest rooftop solar array in New Hampshire. The 1.16 MW system will offset more than 100% of the company’s annual electricity needs while cutting costs and carbon pollution. The family-run Bellavance Beverage Co. toasted the solar installation with a socially-distanced “Solar Oktoberfest” celebration, featuring traditional German fare along with tours of the 115,000 square-foot solar roof overlooking Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. The array is projected to generate… Read more
October 26, 2020
"Under the Sun" Solar Blog , BIPOC Voices
This month’s guest contributor is Janice R. Torres (Puerto Rican Taino), a full-time writer, storyteller, and former music maker. She has contributed to writing blogs as well as several online health & fitness publications and blogs, mainly focusing on ways to maintain a healthy mindset. When not working on freelance content, you can find her, red… Read more
October 6, 2020
"Under the Sun" Solar Blog
What if there was an alternative to sitting in the same classroom five days a week, 180 days a year, learning the basics of math, reading, history, and science? What if instead you could learn all of those topics in an applied setting, while also learning about sustainability, organic agriculture, outdoor navigation, and wilderness adventure… Read more
October 6, 2020
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