Solarize St. Thomas is a community group purchasing initiative for solar energy and battery storage. That means that the more people participate the bigger the discount for everyone involved! LET'S GO SOLAR!
Intrigued? A launch event is scheduled for Jan 14th. Sign up on solarizestt.com for more info.
*Note. If you are interested in solar but it seems over your budget, there are opportunities for grants for those who qualify.
Read MoreClimate change and renewable energy are hot topics constantly popping up these days in mainstream media. But although most people in the USA support increasing the deployment of renewable energy which would help to mitigate climate change, it is difficult to discern the intricacies surrounding the feasibility of different renewable energy options, the political and social context, as well as technological and economic limitations.
Energetic is a collaborative, educational, board game designed to teach the complexity of transitioning from a fossil-fuel dominated electrical grid to 100% clean energy.
Read MoreWe absolutely loved reading this article about what the BVI is doing to manage their waste.
Read MoreIn early October of this year, California experienced sweeping blackouts across the state. People were left flustered as school and workplaces were shut down, emergency services struggled to find backup generators, and daily life got a whole lot harder for over 2 million people.
So why would any utility company choose to do this?
To avoid something even worse… igniting devastating wildfires.
Read MoreWhile the push for recycling is important it is also necessary to realize that it won’t solve everything. It’s much more effective to address the root of the problem: the increased use of products, especially plastics.
Read MoreIn August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published a new report called: Climate Change and Land.
Read MoreOn Saturday, questions about switching to an electric vehicle will be answered, electric car test drives provided, and free charging stations supplied on St. Thomas’ first Drive Electric Day. Check out more information from this news article from the St. John Source, it also includes a great Q&A that’s relevant to driving on the island.
Read MoreTo date, no one has goals as ambitious as Hawaii’s Clean Energy Initiative which aims to reach 100% renewable energy by 2045. And they are well on their way to achieving it…
“There are days now when Hawaii approaches having 60 percent of its power come from renewable energy.
Hawaii is an excellent role model for all of the USA and especially for the Virgin Islands as we share many similarities and constraints.
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