The California Public Utilities Commission has approved a rule to expand “community solar,” which could boost solar access and help lower utility bills for renters and people who can’t put solar ...

In the modern world, sustainable energy is more important than ever. Johns Hopkins University views combating the climate crisis not only as the responsible choice but as an obligation to the global ...

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A solar array on a rooftop at Philadelphia's Navy Yard, which has its own microgrid, serves several companies there. (PIDC) This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and ...

Solar power is the cleanest and most abundant form of renewable energy, with significant consumer adoption across the U.S. in recent years. Roughly 3.2 million homes in the country have solar panels ...

“Solar is faster, cheaper, cleaner and local,” New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Deputy Director Allison McLeod said, surrounded by a rooftop of simmering solar panels under clear blue skies.

North Carolina has spent some of the $156 million in grants the state was awarded in 2024 under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program, designed to help low-income families get ...