Perch Snacks

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

New York’s Bold Move Protects Community Solar Subscribers

Community Solar Explained: Ultimate Guide to How Community Solar Works

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

Complete Guide to Saving Energy At Home

Green Parenting Guide: How To Raise Eco-Conscious Kids

Growing Green: Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Gardening

Energy Vampire Appliances: Reducing Phantom Power Drain In Your Home

How To Calculate Your Electricity Bill

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

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

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

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

Delaware Solar Incentives & Tax Credits for Residents, Businesses

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

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

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

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

Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Systems for Homes & Businesses

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

Are You Leaving Energy Savings On the Table?

Benefits of LED Lighting: Cost Savings & Eco-Friendly

Understanding Environmental Justice

7 Strategies To Talk To Your Kids About Climate Change

Can Solar Panels Really Power a Whole House?

Is a 100% Renewable Energy Future Possible?

6 Ways to Help the Environment & Save the Planet

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pros & Cons of Fossil Fuels: A Future Without Them?

How Artificial Intelligence Helps the Environment & Sustainability

Environmental Sustainability: What It Means & Why It Matters

Pros & Cons of Renewable Energy: Advantages Over Fossil Fuels

What Appliances Use the Most Electricity in Your Home?

Cheapest Ways to Heat a House With Electricity

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

Biomimicry: Nature-Inspired Sustainable Design Solutions

Deforestation Causes, Effects & Solutions To Preserve Trees

Hydropower Pros & Cons: Advantages, Disadvantages of Hydroelectric Energy

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

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

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

Climate Technology: Advancements Combating Environmental Challenges

Breezing Through the Basics: Residential Wind Turbines

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

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

Electric Cars vs Gas: Perks of Ownership & Environmental Impact

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

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

LED vs CFL: Which Lightbulb Is Most Energy Efficient

Advancements In Waste-to-Energy Technology: Anaerobic Digestion to Gasification

Solar Panel Technology Advances: From Perovskites to Thin-Film

Plastic Pollution's Impact On Environment, Wildlife & Human Health

10 Ways Community Solar Benefits People, Local Economies & the Planet

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

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

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

Community Solar: Sharing Economy Meets Clean Energy

Colorado Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

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

Minnesota Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

Michigan Community Solar Legislative Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

California Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

New Jersey Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

New Mexico Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

Massachusetts Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

New York Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

Maine Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

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

Washington DC Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

Pennsylvania Community Solar Legislative Brief

Maryland Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

Illinois Community Solar Policy Guide for Asset Owners & Developers

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

What Is Thermal Pollution? Causes, Impact & Solutions

Minnesota Solar Incentives & Tax Credits for Residents, Businesses 

Ultimate Guide to Renewable Energy in Delaware 

Tackling Pollution In Delaware: How To Help

Tackling Illinois Pollution: How To Help

Ultimate Guide to Renewable Energy in Illinois

Sustainable Transportation: Options Beyond Gasoline Cars

Illinois Solar Incentives & Tax Credits for Residents, Businesses

Role Of Drones In Environmental Monitoring & Conservation

Innovations In Wind Turbine Design: Increased Efficiency & Power Output

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

Role of Carbon Pricing in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Perch Energy Becomes a Certified B Corporation

Water-Energy Nexus: Balancing Resource Use for a Sustainable Future

Ocean Acidification: Threat To Marine Ecosystems & Ways To Help

Protecting Endangered Species: Animal Conservation Programs & Success Stories

Tackling Pollution In New Mexico: How To Help

Power of Recycling: How It Works, Benefits & Ways to Help

Ultimate Guide to Renewable Energy In New Mexico

Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Fashion: Curating an Ethical Wardrobe

Sustainability In NYC: Living Low-Footprint In the Big Apple

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

Ultimate Guide to Renewable Energy In Maine 

Ultimate Guide to Renewable Energy in Minnesota

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

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

Lessen Air Pollution: Innovative Measures to Clean the World

Maine Solar Incentives & Tax Credits for Residents, Businesses 

Tackling Pollution In New Jersey: How To Help

What is Energy Deregulation?

Tackling Pollution in Maine: How To Help

Final Rules for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Low-Income Bonus Credit Program

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

Maine Delays: Why Is Community Solar Moving So Slowly?

Tackling Pollution In Minnesota: How To Help

How to Read & Understand Your Electricity Bill

Tackling Pollution In New York: How To Help

New York Solar Incentives & Tax Credits for Residents, Businesses

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

The Ultimate Guide to Renewable Energy in New York

Tackling Pollution in Maryland: How to Help

Understanding Carbon Capture, Storage & Sequestration Technology

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

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

Tackling Pollution In Massachusetts: How To Help

Ultimate Guide to Renewable Energy in Massachusetts

What a Just & Equitable Clean Energy Transition Looks Like

The Ultimate Guide to Renewable Energy in New Jersey

Energy Efficient Home Improvement Ideas That'll Lead to Savings

Transparent Solar Panels As Windows? The Latest Breakthrough

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

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

Understanding Massachusetts’ Community Choice Electricity & Municipal Energy Aggregation

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

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

Oct. 2022 Policy Perch: Latest Community Solar Policy Insights

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

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

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

Is Nuclear Energy Renewable Or Sustainable? Pros & Cons

Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Grocery Shopping & Eating Green

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

Why Flow Batteries Are the Hottest Tech For Clean Energy Storage

The Ultimate Guide to Saving on Your Electric Bill

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

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

The Perch Green Index

What Are Microplastics & Their Impact on the Environment?

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