The cost of Solar Electricity is now down to under 5c per kwh after the tax incentives (and before local, state, or utility incentives).
Earth Day is now the largest non-religious celebration in the world, with participation by over 1 billion people in virtually every country in the world.
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the Governor's plan to dramatically expand the New York solar market.
Do you have a clean energy strategy to reduce & control your energy costs? Are you feeling pressure from your customers, & employees to move to clean, sustainable energy? With astronomical increases in energy costs and the world in turmoil over fossil fuels again – Now is the time to...
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report last month which documented that New York's green economy sector has created more than 1 million jobs over the last two years.
If you were one of the 100 million people who watched this year’s SuperBowl, you saw the 7 Ads for Electric Vehicles by Chevy, GM, BMW, Nissan, Kia & others.
100+ Million people watched Superbowl LVI this Sunday - and saw the EV revolution in action, with 7 different ads for electric cars and trucks. Whatever your favorite brand - there is an electric model for you!
Enjoy!
GM is ending their small, incremental investments and is doubling down on its bid to win the Electric Vehicle (EV) race.
Check out the Heat Pump Glossary from Greenfoot Energy Solutions.
New York State has been a national leader in the efforts to address climate disruption. NYS Governor Kathy Hochul announced additional leadership steps in her January 5th "State of the State" address.
This free class will help you understand how Geothermal Energy can help you in your home. There are also some specific lessons directed for business owners. Overall, these lessons will help you understand the benefits of Geothermal Energy.
Happy New Year, Awesome People! Welcome to 2022! The turning of the year provides the opportunity to stop, see where we are, remember the lessons of where we’ve come from, and determine our intentions and goals for the future. In the first AWESome EarthKind episode over a year ago, we interviewed...
In the first 3 quarters of 2021, over 88% of ALL new electricity generation in the United States came from the construction of new solar, wind & other renewable energy power plants.
In this week’s AWESome EarthKind podcast - discover the opportunity for a good paying job or for a new or expanding business.
Large Scale solar with battery storage (solar on demand) provides the lowest cost electricity on the planet. And cost-saving distributed solar on homes & on commercial real estate can be seen virtually everywhere.
This is the week when Americans celebrate the wonder of the abundance of life on earth with our family and friends.
Andrea Fox is the host of the Age of Plastic Podcast – an environmental podcast with tips on how to live plastic free. Andrea tackles big ethical issues in the hope of overcoming the climate change overwhelm and the guilt from our use of single-use plastics.
We don’t often think about the cost or environmental impact of using hot water for our bathing, washing clothes and dishes, and hand washing.
Joanne and her husband have systematically transformed their historical house into a 21st Century model clean-energy-powered all-electric.
We 7 billion humans are emitting 40 Gigatons of carbon into the air every year. That’s 40,000 Million Tons a year that is causing massive climate disruption, with visible increases in the number and intensity of extreme weather events, including droughts, wildfires, tornados, hurricanes, floods...
The "Build Back Better" bill provides tax incentives for solar, wind, energy-efficiency, electric cars, charging stations, and more; and it will finally cut subsidies for fossil fuels. It will also drive major investments into communities that have been disproportionately hit by environmental...
The "Build Back Better" bill provides tax incentives for solar, wind, energy-efficiency, electric cars, charging stations, and more; and it will finally cut subsidies for fossil fuels. It will also drive major investments into communities that have been disproportionately hit by environmental...
“Build Back Better” will create the largest climate protection action in American history.
From EarthDay Everywhere to Proving the Possible with Denis Hayes Personal Success Habit. Pessimism provides no survival advantage– it only leads to giving up. There is always hope– even in the face of incredible challenges (like Churchill in England during WWII). Internet Resources. Grist.org, The...
In the 1990s, many states deregulated their electricity utilities. If you are in New York or Texas or other deregulated states, you can now choose your electricity supplier.
Listen to Ariel Fan share her insights into the electric vehicles and charging infrastructure on your favorite podcast platform or at
Listen to Ariel Fan share her insights into the electric vehicles and charging infrastructure on your favorite podcast platform or at
We launched the AWESome EarthKind podcast a year ago on August 6th, 2020 –– the 75th anniversary of humanity’s destructive use of nuclear power on the people of Hiroshima, arguably the date that humanity became the 5th Force of Nature.
Pete is often called the Energizer bunny. After 32 years as the Chief Scientist for the New York Attorney General’s Environmental Division, Pete took a second career and turned his attention to creating sustainable hot water systems.
Whether you have a single family home, or a multifamily, small business, or commercial building – New York’s Clean Heat Programs can provide incentives to help you make your clean energy transition.
Where ever you live in New York State, your utility has an incentive program to help you reduce your heating, cooling and hot water costs. Whether you’re a gas or an electric residential, multifamily, small business, or commercial customer – New York mandated utility Clean Heat Programs can provide...
In last week’s AWESome EarthKind episode, we shared how burning one gallon of gasoline emits 20 pounds of carbon dioxide and how we spew out a pound of CO2 for every mile we drive. If we drive an average of 12,000 miles, we’re each putting 6 tons of CO2 into the air every year.
Multiply the number of gallons we consume every day, and you can understand why the atmosphere now has 50% more carbon dioxide than it did 100 years ago. No wonder it has accelerated global climate change and has fueled the more extreme weather conditions we are facing these days.
How would you like to cook twice as much food in the same amount of time – and do it more precisely, consistently, and safely? -without overheating your kitchen?Did you know that the best chefs in the world have discovered how Electric Induction Stoves use the power of electromagnets to heat pans...
In the cover story of their most recent newsletter, the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) informed their millions of members that Climate Change “is already impacting the health, wealth, safety and daily lives” of older Americans (as well as their children and grandchildren).
Did you know that 19 states now have 100% clean energy targets by 2050? But - did you also know that only a handful of them are legally binding?
Across the U.S., state governments and utility regulatory authorities are creating policies and programs to move our society to clean energy.
Memorial Day is when we honor those men & women who died defending the U.S. Constitution while serving in the military. But did you know that the first Memorial Day was called Decoration Day and originated in the years following the U.S. Civil War? And that it only became an official federal...
The entire world is moving to eliminate fossil fuels by using the Forces of Nature (the Air, Water, Earth, and Sun) to create the clean electricity that will power our civilization. But the question everyone asks is – how will we replace fossil fuels in heavy duty transportation equipment...
California and New York have banned sales of new fossil-fueled cars by 2035 (the same date that GM announced they will be eliminating their gas-fueled cars). Volvo will be stopping non-electric car production & sales by 2030 - and the entire world is moving off gas and diesel powered cars - and...
It’s the roaring 2020s – the decade when everything changes… and it’s incredible how science and nature are creating new solutions to our most daunting challenges. Energy Efficiency is always the first step in clean energy – because “the cheapest energy is the energy we DON’T use”. Imagine...
In 1970, the first Earth Day event mobilized millions of Americans and generated the momentum that led to the Clean Water Act and ended the dumping of industrial pollution that had our rivers on fire. That Earth Day mobilization also produced the Clean Air Act that dramatically reduced air...
The least expensive and most climate-friendly energy is that which we don’t use. The first thing we should always do is use energy efficiency techniques and technologies to reduce energy consumption and waste. When we are constructing a new building or renovating the envelope of an existing...
Most of us want to “do the right thing”. But traditionally, we don’t know what’s in our investment portfolios. While our investments affect the world we live in, most of us are not aware of where our investments go, and if those investments support what we believe in. And, sometimes, what we...
As the world moves closer to the end of the covid pandemic – every indication is that the roaring 2020s will the decade when everything changes. As this week’s AWESome EarthKind Podcast guest says: “These next 10 years will decide the fate of civilization. “ Centuries from now, our...
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are the cleanest, most cost-efficient, and energy-efficient source of lighting you can purchase for your home, business, or institution. LEDs allow you to enjoy the benefits of saving money, light adjustments to fit your desired aesthetic, and energy conservation...
Burning any type of fossil fuel – whether it’s oil, coal, natural gas, propane, or wood -provides energy efficiencies that are significantly less than 100% efficient. A brand-new high-tech gas burner can reach efficiencies in the 97% range. But with older systems – and with hot water during the...
WORLD WAR ZERO has begun! Millions of Jobs and $16 Trillion of Opportunity World War Zero is a non-profit organization that was founded by 2 former Republic Governors (Arnold Schwarzenegger & John Kasich) and John Kerry, the former Democratic US Senator & Secretary of State. World War Zero...
AWESome EarthKind is pleased to announce the launch of a clean heating public education and engagement program.“The Power of Earth with Comfort from ClimateMaster” is providing monthly podcasts and interactive web classes on geothermal heating and cooling.Geothermal is THE most...
The largest heat storage system in the world is right under our feet. For billions of years, the earth has been absorbing the sun’s energy. The planet’s constant temperature just a few feet underground can meet all our heating, cooling, and hot water needs — with a minimum amount of energy to move...
One simple, fast, and affordable way to have a positive impact on the environment — and save money — is to change our incandescent lightbulbs to LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). With incandescent lightbulbs, 90% of the energy produces HEAT, not visible light. That’s why we burn our hands when we...
Scientists have long predicted that increased Greenhouse Gasconcentrations would fuel more frequent and intense extreme weatherevents. The National Weather Service has reported that 2020 is a record year. There were 30 named storms (top winds of 39 mph or greater); 13 became hurricanes (top winds...
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Choose Energy Star-qualified LEDs Read the Label o A Lighting Facts label shows brightness, light color, energy use, estimated energy costs, and expected life. o “Lumens” are the measure of the amount of light. A 60-watt incandescent bulb is 800 lumens. Go with a major manufacturer: o Philips o...
1. Choose Energy Star appliances and windows whenever possible to increase energy efficiency and save you money without compromising performance. 2. Manage your thermostat wisely. Turn your thermostat up during the summer/ down during the winter when you’re out of the house, when you’re on...