With a new year comes new goals and possibilities. A landmark global climate agreement was reached at COP21 and now the work must begin! As we move forward into what will hopefully be a new era of energy use and generation, we thought it would be nice to clear up a few terms that people […]
Pro-Utility Consultant Inadvertently Writes Pro-Solar Report
Miscalculations In the Billions Baton Rouge, LA – Arriving four months late, the much anticipated cost / benefit analysis for Louisiana solar is finally here. The report’s conclusions were predicted last year when the consulting firm, Acadian Consulting, was hired. Acadian is a firm infamous for heavy bias towards utilities. Despite the biased report’s conclusions, […]
The Case For Investing In Solar
Jon Scott is the Volunteer Coordinator and AmeriCorps/Vista for the Alliance for Affordable Energy. As an AmeriCorps/Vista volunteer who has always supported the move towards alternative energy solutions in the US and around the world, I’m looking forward to working with the Alliance For Affordable Energy as they continue to work towards fair, affordable, and […]
Be Smart Energy Tips: Solar Water Heater
Looking for ways to make your home more energy efficient? The Alliance is a big supporter of Energy Smart, the program run by the New Orleans City Council to make energy efficiency even more appealing to the community. Among the different ways that Energy Smart can help you save energy (and money!) is with their […]
