Understanding Carbon Footprints: The US vs. the World The average US citizen has a carbon footprint of 16 tons - one of the highest in the world. There's no denying we're having a huge impact on the environment, and that's a major problem. A lot of people are ...
Understanding the Environmental Impact of Energy Conservation Upcoming solar and wind projects will account for 16% of total power generation in the United States this year. If we continue along this path, we can reduce our environmental impact and do better for the ...
Understanding Climate Change and Its Effects Did you know that the global temperature has increased at an average rate of 0.14 degrees Fahrenheit per decade since 1880? Even worse is, this has doubled since 1981. Global warming and climate change has accelerated ...
Do you feel like you’re paying too much for your monthly energy bill in Texas? According to recent statistics, the average electricity bill for Texas homes is just over $172 per month (plus taxes and fees). However, plenty of homeowners pay much more than that, ...
Experts say we have 6 years to limit our carbon emissions or face the consequences. People want to help by using clean energy. But with fluctuating energy markets and high electricity prices, that's becoming a tall order. We're here to change that. Green ...
Do you think that switching off your appliances means they aren't sucking up energy or power any longer? That's far from the truth. Even if you turn off TVs or coffee makers, if they are plugged into the wall outlet, they are still pulling in little bits of energy throughout ...
Residential home energy causes 20% of the greenhouse emissions in the United States. This is a huge percentage, especially considering it is only for residential homes. It is enough to make anyone want a self-sufficient home. There is no time like the present to ...
The United States increased by nearly 24% in solar energy generated from 2019 to 2020. Increased home solar use and community farms allow more people access to solar. Installing solar panels requires larger loans and can have a high annual percentage rate (APR). ...
Whether you’re moving into a new house and need to sign up for electric service because your existing plan will be ending soon (or you’re unhappy with it), deciding on an energy plan can seem like a daunting task. There are a million providers to choose from, there’s a ...
You've probably heard about a carbon footprint — the number of greenhouse gases an individual, action, or entity produces. But did you know that there's also something called a water footprint? As you can probably guess, it refers to how much water those same entities or ...