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