Community Solar Archives | The Cool Down

A woman with curly blond hair speaks directly to the camera, discussing solar industry concerns.

Tech

Creator says fossil fuel 'scare campaign' is targeting plug-in solar: 'Don't be scared'

A white industrial battery storage unit on the wall beside a hazard warning.

Tech

Connecticut solar bill gives home batteries a major advantage as rooftop-only incentives face caps

Two technicians in hard hats are inspecting solar panels on a rooftop while using a laptop.

Business

Startup's AI tool could give a much-needed boost to community solar projects

Technicians in safety vests work on a solar panel installation on a blue rooftop.

Tech

Passersby spot major rooftop solar build at Illinois storage site as community power project moves ahead

Graham Platner with a mustache stands near a microphone, looks down in front of campaign signs for his U.S. Senate campaign.

Business

Environmentally conscious Maine Senate hopeful explains why he voted to freeze a solar project

A stack of solar panels resting on a wooden pallet with a wooden background.

Business

Solar industry faces massive roadblocks in Maine: 'It has now come to an end'

A close-up view of wind turbines over green fields and a forest under a blue sky.

Outdoors

Even on private land, the Pentagon is stalling wind power projects

A person connects a cable to a solar panel on a metal roof.

Tech

Energy expert breaks down the 'sudden emergence' of balcony solar panels in the US

A large solar farm surrounded by autumn foliage and power lines.

Home

California's solar industry faces policy defeat: 'Virtually ensures no projects'

Five sheep grazing on a solar farm.

Home

Farmers are pairing solar panels with livestock — and the results are turning heads

A field of plants undergoing crop failure.

Food

Farmers devastated as key crops suffer from sweltering temperatures: 'Under severe threat'

She wanted everyone to know how they can do it too, so she posted an explainer video on Instagram.

Home

Homeowner issues PSA after discovering way to slash her monthly electricity bill by nearly $800