Posted on: April 1, 2024 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

SOUTHEASTERN FOOD BANK “LIGHTS UP” WITH NEW SOLAR PANELS DONATED BY FREEDOM SOLAR POWER

Freedom Solar’s Gift of Renewable Energy Allows Southeastern Food Bank To Feed More Hungry Central Florida Families During The Season of Giving Freedom Solar gave a free installation of a $113,000 solar panel at the Winter Garden, Florida headquarters of Southeastern Food Bank. Freedom Solar’s donation is expected to help the food bank offset its energy costs and will fuel its mission to feed 50,000 food-insecure children, seniors, and families throughout…

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Posted on: April 1, 2024 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

TEXAS NEEDS ALL OPTIONS TO FIGHT ENERGY INFLATION

Energy prices are one of the main reasons why people in Texas and other states are struggling with inflation. In the past two years, the cost of futures on natural gas has nearly tripled. The price of natural gas also soared during the summer. Now, as the weather gets colder and the Russian war in Ukraine continues destabilizing the market, the prices are rising again. These cost increases hit the wallets utility customers. The pressure on…

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Posted on: April 1, 2024 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

SOLAR KEPT PEOPLE SAFE DURING HURRICANE SEASON IN 2022

This week, the hurricane season of 2022 will officially end. This year, there were 14 large enough storms to be called and two hurricanes with at least Category 3 classification. Hurricane Ian, a Category 4 storm that hit Florida late in September, was the most notorious. More than 4,000,000 Floridians lost power as a result of the storm. The lights were on in America’s first solar-powered town during Hurricane Ian. Ian’s landfall was not…

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Posted on: April 1, 2024 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

WHAT HOMEOWNERS THINK ABOUT SOLAR POWER IN NORTH CAROLINA

Freedom Solar recently conducted a survey of consumer opinions among those who have or are considering installing solar panels in North Carolina. We spoke to over 300 Raleigh-Charlotte homeowners of all ages and incomes. The results were surprising and exciting. Solar may be a better option for locals than people think. 1) Financial Savings is the main attraction, but upfront costs are the greatest concern: We found that the main reason for people…

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Posted on: April 1, 2024 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

A SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM: THE CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

You’re tired of trying to decide what to buy your in-laws for the holidays. Do you worry that the toy your kid is hoping for at Christmas will break before New Year’s? We’re not suggesting that you give up on traditional gifts, but there is one gift that stands out from the rest in terms of durability, eco-friendliness, and cost savings. Think outside the box this holiday season and consider giving or…

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Posted on: April 1, 2024 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

HOW MUCH ENERGY DO CHRISTMAS LIGHTS USE?

You might want to go all out with your Christmas lights, lining your walkway, trees, windows, or even roof. Others choose animated inflatables or shrubbery decorated with lights, music, and projections. If you plan to set up a complete Clark Griswold Show for your Christmas spirit, it could take a lot of energy. Should you be concerned? Is Christmas lighting energy efficient? Could we make our wallets and the environment happier? The size of the…

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Posted on: April 1, 2024 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

NEW SOLAR PANEL TECHNOLOGY DOESN’T REQUIRE SUNLIGHT TO GENERATE ENERGY

Richard Evans Day, William Grylls Adams and others discovered in 1876 that selenium emits electricity when exposed to light. They didn’t produce much power, but at least they proved that solar energy is possible. Solar panel technology has evolved a lot since then! We’ll look at a new solar panel innovation: panels that do not require direct sunlight in order to produce energy. These solar panels don’t need sunlight. It’s a…

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Posted on: April 1, 2024 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

BUYING A HOUSE WITH SOLAR PANELS ALREADY INSTALLED

A home purchase is not only one of the biggest investments you will ever make. The purchase of a home is a major lifestyle change, especially for those moving with their families out of state. You can explore a number of freedoms, including energy independence. One area of liberty you can explore is energy independence. Many homeowners today are interested in using renewable energy to power their homes. Go solar By buying…

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Posted on: April 1, 2024 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

SOLAR PARKING STRUCTURE HELPS TGS REACH ITS SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

Who would have thought that a solar panel and a parking structure could be so effective in achieving green initiatives? TGS, an oil and gas company, adopted this strategy to achieve its goals. DESCRIBING A PARKING STRUCTURE AND SOLAR Power TGS, a Houston-based company, provides energy intelligence and data to clients worldwide. The company’s ambitious goal for 2030 is to achieve net zero in 2021. The company has committed to a net-zero…

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Posted on: April 1, 2024 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

TIO KLEBERG, 7TH GENERATION KING RANCH PATRIARCH, SAYS SOLAR IS THE FUTURE

King Ranch has enjoyed the benefits of the sun for over 200 years. This 825,000-acre ranch is the reason Kingsville, Texas, got its name. This oasis is located in the Wild Horse Desert, South Texas. It’s larger than Rhode Island. The area is known for its cattle ranching and farming (such as turf grass and citrus) and luxury leather products. The sun has a huge impact on all types of production at…

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