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Stories, green tips, education, and much more. Here's a little insight into what's going on in the Perch world.

Breezing Through the Basics: Residential Wind Turbines

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Transparent Solar Panels As Windows? The Latest Breakthrough

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Why Flow Batteries Are the Hottest Tech For Clean Energy Storage

Data scientists looking at graphs on a computer.

The Perch Green Index

Multiple wind turbines on rolling green farmland.

Wind Energy Explained: What is Wind Power & Its Role in a Renewable Energy Future?

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Building Decarbonization: Why Net-Zero Carbon Buildings Are the Next Big Thing In Cities

A modern washing machine in a home.

Complete Guide to Saving Energy At Home

Green Forests and Trees

6 Ways to Help the Environment & Save the Planet

Tesla electric car on pavement.

Electric Cars vs Gas: Perks of Ownership & Environmental Impact

A plastic water bottle laying in the grass with little broken pieces of plastic around it.

Easy Ways to Reduce Microplastic Pollution & Consumption In Your Daily Life

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How to Switch Your Energy Supplier: Get Greener, Affordable Electricity

A bunch of plastic bottles and trash in a creek and plastic bags in the surrounding grass.

What Are Microplastics & Their Impact on the Environment?

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Oct. 2022 Policy Perch: Latest Community Solar Policy Insights

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Energy Vampire Appliances: Reducing Phantom Power Drain In Your Home

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Maine Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

Vibrant green trees lining the shore of a bright blue lake.

What Is Carbon Neutral vs. Carbon Negative vs. Net-Zero? How to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

A tiny plant growing alone in a sandy desert-like field.

Environmental Sustainability: What It Means & Why It Matters

Maya Bay, Thailand

Sustainable Travel: How Not to Wreck the Next Place You Visit

Greenhouse gas emissions from a factory

Understanding Carbon Capture, Storage & Sequestration Technology

Kitchen with appliances

What Appliances Use the Most Electricity in Your Home?

Wind turbines in a large green field.

Clean Energy Explained: What Is Renewable Energy vs. “Green” Energy?

The ZMorph VX Multitool 3D Printer with gadgets it produced

Is 3D Printing Eco-Friendly & Sustainable? (Answer: Not Quite)

A three-bladed wind turbine high in the sky with cloud covering around it.

Wind Power Pros & Cons: Advantages, Disadvantages of Wind Energy

Electricity power grid

What is Energy Deregulation?

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Small Biz Energy Saving Tips: 11 Ways to Lower Your Company's Electric Bill

A hand holding an iPhone with the calculator app showing and paperwork on the table.

How To Calculate Your Electricity Bill

Liberty State Park in Jersey city, New Jersey

New Jersey Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

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What's a "Solar Farm?" All About Solar Parks, Solar Gardens & Solar Power Stations

Table sugar which contains hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel Explained: How ‘H’ Can Become a Clean Energy Source

The sun shining on a suburban home in upstate New York.

New York Solar Incentives & Tax Credits for Residents, Businesses

A woman sitting at her kitchen table, drinking coffee, working on her computer.

Are You Leaving Energy Savings On the Table?

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Save Energy & Money On Laundry: Best Time to Wash, Dry Clothes

An apartment living room with a TV hanging on the wall and wires going into a set of speakers.

What is the Average Electricity Bill of a 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment?

A mother and her toddler son stand at the kitchen sink, washing their hands.

Water Saving Tips At Home: Conserve Water To Help the Planet & Your Wallet

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Futuristic Fuels: What Is Green Hydrogen & Its Role In a Clean Economy?

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Carbon Sequestration 101: How Carbon Gets Stored Out Of the Atmosphere

An electric vehicle plugged in and charging in a home's garage.

Electric Car Pros & Cons: EV Benefits to Owners, the Planet

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Eco-Hack Your Home: 15 High- & Low-Tech Ideas

An open field with large solar panel arrays, making up a solar farm.

Community Solar Explained: Ultimate Guide to How Community Solar Works

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Eco-Friendly Moving Tips: How to Have a Sustainable, Low-Footprint Move

Midwest Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers (MI, OH, WI)

A girl in the woods holding a large leaf from a tree out in front of her.

What Is the Average Carbon Footprint In the U.S. & How To Reduce It?

A computer on a desk surrounded by other electronics.

Yikes! Why Is My Electric Bill So High? (And What You Can Do About It)

Wind turbines at sunset.

Pros & Cons of Renewable Energy: Advantages Over Fossil Fuels

Smog in the sky over New York City.

Coolest Smog Eating Technology That’s Helping Reduce Air Pollution in Cities

New Mexico Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

A natural gas power plant.

Natural Gas Explained: What Is Natural Gas & Is It Renewable Or Nonrenewable?

Delaware’s Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

Paramus, New Jersey

The Ultimate Guide to Renewable Energy in New Jersey

Closeup of a fire burning wood, which is a form of biomass energy.

Biomass Pros & Cons: Feasible Clean Energy Option or One Big Folly?

Smoke coming out of the cooling towers at a nuclear pant.

Is Nuclear Energy Renewable Or Sustainable? Pros & Cons

A home with solar panels across the whole roof.

Can Solar Panels Really Power a Whole House?

Sunset over the Adirondack Mountains in New York

The Ultimate Guide to Renewable Energy in New York

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Growing Green: Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Gardening

A closeup of wood chips, which are a form of biomass.

What Is Biomass? A Renewable Energy Source, But Not So "Clean" (Yet)

Sunny day in Minnesota

Minnesota Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

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DIY Home Energy Audit: Is Your Money Flying Out the Window?

Wind turbines in a field of dandelions.

Green Energy Doesn’t Cost More: Why Cheaper Renewables Is Great for People, the Planet

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Energy Efficiency Explained: Less Power, Same Output, Healthier Planet

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Jan. 2023 Policy Perch: IRS Guidance, Securitization & New Mexico's Program

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Fossil Fuels Explained: How Does Fossil Fuel Use Affect the Environment?

An electric vehicle plugged into its charger.

How Green Are Electric Cars? Here's Why They Are Absolutely Better For the Environment

The Rise of Modular Homes: A Sustainable Way To Build?

Sunny Day in Illinois

Illinois Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

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How To Get a Discount On Your Electric Bill (Tips, Tax Credits & Programs)

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Agrivoltaics Explained: Farming With Solar Panels (And Sheep!)

Washington DC Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

Maryland Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

Smart Grid Technology: Upgrading the U.S. Electric Grid

Nuclear Fusion: The Latest Breakthrough In "Holy Grail" of Clean Energy

Maine Delays: Why Is Community Solar Moving So Slowly?

Ultimate Guide to Renewable Energy in Massachusetts

Solar panels at night

Solar Panels That Work at Night? Scientists Make Clean Energy Breakthrough

4 key announcements in COP26 UN climate change conference

COP26 Recap: 4 Key Announcements from the UN Climate Change Conference

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LED vs CFL: Which Lightbulb Is Most Energy Efficient

A hydroelectric power plant in Oregon.

Hydropower Pros & Cons: Advantages, Disadvantages of Hydroelectric Energy

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What Is Thermal Pollution? Causes, Impact & Solutions

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How Community Solar Benefits People, Local Economies & the Planet

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The Ultimate Guide to Saving on Your Electric Bill

Ocean waves.

Tidal Power Explained: What is Tidal Energy & Is It Renewable?

Windmill farm on a green grassy ground

Is a 100% Renewable Energy Future Possible?

A small space heater being used in the corner of a room.

Cheapest Ways to Heat a House With Electricity

Lights hanging from the ceiling inside a rustic kitchen.

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Ideas That'll Lead to Savings

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Vertical Farming Explained: Is Indoor Agriculture the Key to Feeding the World?

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Building Electrification 101: Benefits Of Electrifying Homes, Businesses & More

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Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Systems for Homes & Businesses

An aerial view of downtown Boston, Massachusetts at night with buildings using electricity to keep all of their lights on.

Understanding Massachusetts’ Community Choice Electricity & Municipal Energy Aggregation

A home with solar panels on the roof.

100% Clean, Renewable Energy Doesn't Mean Expensive Energy for Homeowners

A reusable grocery bag filled with vegetables.

Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Grocery Shopping & Eating Green

A solar panel array in an open field.

Solar Energy Explained: What is Solar Power & Its Role in a Renewable Energy Future?

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Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Fashion: Curating an Ethical Wardrobe

Hydropower Plant

Hydropower Explained: What Is Hydropower & How Does it Work?

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Green Parenting Guide: How To Raise Eco-Conscious Kids

What Is Energy Poverty? Causes, Impact & a Renewable Future

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Why Are Energy Prices Are Rising? How To Manage Surging Costs (And Save)