Community Energy
Purchasing local solar power is a win-win for cities
The back story of Philadelphia's plan to build a 70-megawatt plant that will power up to 22 percent of its municipal government. Read More
Organic Valley and Clif Bar are making clean energy part of their operational recipes
The projects they're supporting aren't necessarily huge, but their local impact shouldn't be underestimated. Read More
How addressing energy used in food processing contributes to more sustainable agriculture
Greater energy efficiency beyond the farm gate and more sustainable processes inside the farm are the two sides of the same coin. Read More
This utility CEO's powerful vision reimagines solar
Vermont's Green Mountain Power has earned $640 million by putting customers first. Read More
Distributed solar beats coal on cost for co-ops
Market responses show rural electric co-ops and municipal utilities can save up to 30 percent of power costs with solar. Read More
How Canada's dairy capital became a 'change agent' for renewables
A small agricultural city is jumping at the chance to lead the way on sustainability. Read More
3 maps reveal the impact of global business
Logistics, supply chains and renewable energy adoption appear in a new light with these data-driven visualizations. Read More
4 ways to motivate people to warm to community solar
A marketing expert shares secrets for selling a framework that can be tricky to grasp. Read More
How did Germany get its energy transition right?
Germany's 40-year transition to high renewable energy use, from feed-in tariffs to community renewables — and what America can learn. Read More
Community-scale solar can power corporations, too
There's a new way for companies to invest in renewable energy. Is it right for you? Read More