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Oily Ducks, PR, and Why Honesty Isn’t Enough

In 2012, there were 783 lobbyists representing the interests of 200 oil and gas companies. They spent just shy of $140 million, with nearly a quarter...

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Why Residential Energy is Mightier Than Its Industrial and Commercial Counterparts

One question a homeowner considering solar might ask is, “how much of an impact will putting panels on my roof really have when I’m just...

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Changing the Way America Mows the Lawn, in our Nation’s Capital

Kelly thinks this house needs to go green!   To take a step in that direction, Clean Air Lawn Care is opening a franchise in the Washington, DC...

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You Know What? Don’t Go Solar (Part 1)

Even in this day and age, we hear a lot of pushback against solar. Apparently people still don’t think the sun can produce a lot of energy or...

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Solar powered electronic projects

As you probably can see the solar energy is starting to become one of the greatest method of harvesting every from the Sun. But today I want to tell...

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Solar and the Power of the Imagination

Solar Impulse: Powered by Sun, Flies at Night New developments in solar energy are occurring almost daily that both figuratively and...

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Guest Post: How Tax Credits Keep Solar Panels Within Reach

Post provided by Ryan McNeill, president of Renewable Energy Corporation, a Maryland solar solutions firm serving the Mid-Atlantic. You already know...

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The Art of “Explain-ee-ology” (and why it’s crucial for the solar industry)

In concept, going solar is simple: put solar panels on your roof, lower your utilities bills, and do some good for the planet. Sounds easy enough....

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Spring Cleanup: An Opportunity to Spring Ahead with Organic Lawn Care

The more initiative you take in Spring Cleanup, the less challenging yard maintenance will be for the remainder of the lawn service season. That way,...

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The Fascinating History of Boston

The city of Boston, Massachusetts has one of the longest, most illustrious histories of any American city. Our history is something that defines us...

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When and Where to Visit in Boston

Boston, Massachusetts is a lively and lovely city in a beautiful state. As a coastal city on the Atlantic seaboard, the scene is already set for some...

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Top Attractions in and Around Boston

Boston, Massachusetts is a large, bustling metropolis with everything a modern population center needs. As well has being home to over 4.5 million...

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Crowdsourcing as the new way to legislate?

Democracy’s techno-savvy cousin, crowdsourcing, has reached the hallowed halls of Congress, thanks to California Rep. Henry Waxman and his...

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Comment on Hello world! by Mr WordPress

Hi, this is a comment.To delete a comment, just log in and view the post’s comments. There you will have the option to edit or delete them....

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Hello world!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! Powered by...

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The Many Benefits of Atlanta’s Urban Forest

Atlanta is unique in the country and it’s moniker of “city in the forest” is well-deserved. While it does limit the amount of...

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Civil Rights Landmarks in Atlanta

Atlanta played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement and is rightfully proud of that fact. Between 1940 and 1970, the city played quite a part...

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Ten Things You Must Do in Atlanta

A city as large and as energetic as Atlanta obviously has more than ten things to do, but we only have so much time and space. It’s also a...

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The Parent’s Guide to Kid-Friendly Solar

Teaching the Basics Want to teach your kids about renewable energy in a way that’s relevant and interesting? If you’re installing a new...

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Illinois PACE Financing

Congratulations, Illinois property owners! You live in a state that supports property tax solar financing. How does solar financing in Illinois work?...

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New York PACE Financing

Congratulations, New York property owners! You live in a state that supports property tax solar financing. How does New York’s financing...

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Gainesville, Florida’s Feed-In Tariff (FIT)

Congratulations, Gainesville property owners! You live in a city with a feed-in tariff (FIT) program! How does Gainesville’s FIT work? The City...

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North Carolina PACE Financing

Congratulations, North Carolina property owners! You live in a state that supports property tax solar financing. How does solar financing in North...

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Los Angeles County PACE Program

We’re workin’ on it! Los Angeles County will soon support property tax solar financing. How does L.A. County’s municipal solar...

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Maryland PACE Financing

Congratulations, Maryland property owners! You live in a state that supports property tax solar financing. How does solar financing in Maryland work?...

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Nevada PACE Financing

Congratulations, Nevada property owners! You live in a state that supports property tax solar financing. How does solar financing in Nevada work? The...

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Vermont PACE Financing

Congratulations, Vermont property owners! You live in a state that supports property tax solar financing. How does solar financing in Vermont work?...

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Oregon PACE Financing

Congratulations, Oregon property owners! You live in a state that supports property tax solar financing. How does solar financing in Oregon work?...

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Solar Home Q&A Hangout

Yesterday, we teamed up with the folks at Veterans United to answer all of your questions about home solar with an emphasis on how VA loans can help...

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The Top Three Questions to ask Yourself When Considering Going Solar

If there are minimal shadows going across your south (best), west or east facing (ok) roofline, right off the bat you are a candidate for solar. Now...

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Infographic: How Green is the Grass?

Grass is very environmentally-friendly. This infographic by Adam Kutner – guest blogger for Clean Air Lawn Care – looks at how your lawn...

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An Economical DIY Approach to Natural Pesticides

Photo by Flickr user Evelina Anyone who wants their lawn to look lush and beautiful needs to take the steps necessary to control the pests that are...

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How to Select a Lawn Care Company that Offers an Organic Lawn Care Service

Photo by Flickr user heipei. So you’re interested in maintaining your lawn organically but don’t know how to choose an organic lawn care...

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Community Solar | Get Renewable Energy without the Panels

How would you support the growth of renewable energy on a community level? Many environmental science and renewable energy organizations suggest...

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Solar Flare

Just a few short years ago, if you mentioned “rare earth metals,” most folks would assume you were talking about diamonds, rubies or...

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The Solar Decathlon

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon began last week with an impressive display of energy saving homes on the National Mall in...

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100 MW and Counting…

When an ecstatic member of the Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards team told me their program had recently reached 100 megawatts (MW) of installed...

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A New Play on Solar

The launch of new “plug-n-play” solar panels has generated buzz in recent weeks. The manufacturer, Colorado-based Onyx Service &...

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Could It Be I’m Green?

I have a confession to make. Even though I live in a part of Denver particularly proud of its green credentials, I don’t consider myself green....

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