Posts by Ashley Pegram
‘Tis the Season for Energy Efficiency!
As the winter season approaches, many people notice an increase in their energy bill. When coupled with other end-of-year expenses, a higher energy bill can be an unwelcomed surprise. Luckily, there are easy and no-cost energy efficiency upgrades you can do around your home to lower your energy bill and conserve energy! Energy efficiency refers to anything…
Read MoreHow the Election Can Influence Energy Policy
Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. There are many important issues that need to be considered when casting your vote, but the intention of this blog post is to focus on how clean energy policies and regulations can be impacted by federal, state, and local elections. Federal The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal, independent executive agency with offices…
Read MoreClean Energy in Rural Areas
The environmental and economic benefits of clean energy have been well documented. However, not everyone experiences these benefits equally. As discussed in our July blog post, racial discrepancies have an impact on who is more likely to receive the benefits of clean energy, but geographic location also plays a role in determining who benefits. The…
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