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…
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…
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…
Texas legislators will meet in Austin this week for the 2023 session of the Texas legislature. On the agenda are a number of proposals to overhaul the state’s electric system. We’ll go over a few points regarding the Texas Legislature 2023. I wrote in the Austin American-Statesman last month about the need to put Texans – not big gas plants or power companies — at the center of the conversation about the state’s energy future. This…
Solar energy is useful in a variety of ways because the sun is our source of life. We can use the sun’s energy for a variety of purposes. The sun’s energy can be used for a variety of things, from promoting photosynthesis in plants and creating electricity using photovoltaic cells to heating food and water. What are some of the uses of solar energy? Explore 51 ways that we use sunlight every…
Evraz Rocky Mountain Steel wanted to reduce emissions in the steel industry. They turned to Solar Power. Evraz America is the owner of this plant in Pueblo. To do this, Evraz North America (headquartered in Chicago) partnered with Xcel Energy and a href= “https://www.lightsourcebp.com/us/projects/bighorn-solar/”>Lightsource BP/a> in 2019. Evraz North America, headquartered in Chicago, partnered up with Xcel Energy in 2019 and Lightsource BP to achieve this. The Bighorn Solar Project was made possible by a combination of innovative…
Last month, The Houston Chronicle published an important editorial on the need for energy companies to “coexist, adapt, and evolve” so as to lower bills, preserve the grid, and maintain Texas’ energy leadership. The full article is only available to subscribers (which is a good investment for those who care about Texas energy). Here’s an extract: Both fossil fuel proponents and their supporters seem to agree that renewable energies are here to…
It’s not surprising that people want to own the latest solar innovations. The Tesla Powerwall, for example, is one. The Tesla Powerwall can be recharged. Tesla designed it to maximize the green power usage in your home while giving you greater independence. You can store backup power and reduce your carbon footprint. You can also save money on your electricity bill. There is still confusion surrounding the Powerwall, despite the fact that many people are interested in going solar as well…
Texas’s residents were in the national spotlight for a prolonged blackout that occurred in February 2021. The state’s power grid was unable to cope with the demand for electricity during extreme weather. The state’s power grid was unable to handle the demand for electricity and heat during extreme weather. Many Texans felt powerless without the support of their traditional utility companies and elected officials. (Governor Greg Abbott blamed alternatives energy incorrectly for the outages.…
If you are not familiar with Gwen Jorgensen, she is a USA Olympic Triathlon Gold Medalist and a mother of two. She also advocates for sustainability and the environment. Freedom Solar was pleased to help Gwen convert her Louisville, Colorado, house to solar power this summer. Gwen was interviewed about her mountain life, solar experience, and Purpose in life. GWEN’S Q&A What do you enjoy doing in Colorado outside of your daily routine and training? Gwen: My…
