Grilling outdoors is not only fun and tasty, it saves energy and money. But what type of outdoor grill is most eco-friendly? We took a look at propane grills, natural gas grills, charcoal burning grills and wood burning grills for backyard grilling, and gave each an Eco Rating. Charcoal Grills: Charcoal grills burn charcoal briquettes. Briquettes…
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California’s Net Energy Billing Plan, NEM 3.0, Explained.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is proposing to update the net energy metering policy for solar homeowners, commonly referred to as NEM. The proposed billing plan, NEM 3.0, is complicated and confusing, not surprising. Maybe it was intended to confuse, so we don’t really focus on how unjust the proposed new plan is. But…
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How You Can Protect the Ocean and Help Save Marine Life from Home
November 8, 2021 Isabella Caprario The ocean is more than just a mysterious and beautiful place that sparks the imagination. Scientists say that approximately 50 to 80-percent of the earth’s oxygen production comes from our oceans. A variety of marine life requires a clean ocean to breathe and thrive. Today, the world’s oceans are facing unprecedented…
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Looking to switch from gas to electric appliances? New program will tell you how.
Thinking about switching from a gas to electric stove? Or want to change out that old gas dryer or furnace for an electric alternative and contribute to climate action planning? San Luis Obispo is considering new building policies that would require new housing to be all-electric. A panel on Aug. 22, 2019, discussed the benefits…
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The 3G shutdown will affect everyday devices you probably own.
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Updated 12:00 PM ET, Wed February 16, 2022 (CNN)The looming shutdown of 3G networks won't just impact older phones. With AT&T's 3G network shutting down next week, and other carriers following suit later this year, a range of products require updates to continue working, including some home alarm systems, medical devices such…
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Industry Letter to Congress: The Time to Act on Build Back Better Is Now
01-26-22 Over 260 companies employing tens of thousands of Americans in the clean energy sector urged congressional action on the Build Back Better Act in a new letter to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. The letter states the Act is a, “once-in-a-generation opportunity for Congress to take big,…
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Local Solar Company Joins Statewide Fight to Protect Solar Rights.
Local Solar Company Joins Statewide Fight to Protect Solar Rights SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – Local solar installer, Solarponics, took a road trip to San Francisco and Los Angeles last week to protest the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and their proposed new solar energy rate plan, NEM 3. Nine employees from the company participated…
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California Utilities Looking To Kill Rooftop Solar.
“CPUC proposed a giveaway to investor-owned utilities that would boost utility profits at the expense of energy consumers, family-supporting jobs, and California’s clean energy future.” Sacramento, CA— Today, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) released a proposed decision on net metering, the policy that is responsible for the growth of solar in California by making…
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