Ten microgrid systems installed in schools in Puerto Rico were put to the test recently after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake caused massive power outages. The systems survived and successfully powered critical loads in each school, according to Rocky Mountain Institute, which championed the installations along with Save the Children and Read more…
At a new McDonald’s restaurant that just opened at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida (with COVID-19 protection measures in place), solar panels covering the roof—and solar glass panels throughout the building—are designed to generate enough energy that the restaurant can run on 100% renewable power. Running fully on renewable Read more…
A post in which we examine the differences (and similarities) between two terms. “Frugality” and “minimalism” are two words that appear frequently in Treehugger articles. But they tend to be confused in many corners of the Internet, and even used interchangeably, so I thought it might be helpful to take Read more…
Fannie Mae Announces $100 Million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Fund Fund Will Focus on Supporting Affordable Multifamily Housing in Hurricane Harvey Impacted Areas and Underserved Markets Read More…
As Hurricane Irma bares down on Florida after devastating the Caribbean and the wake of the devastation left in Texas by Harvey and the earthquake in Mexico our prayers go out to those in the midst of the storms and chaos. Losing everything can be devastating and we in no Read more…
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