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A Future Without Natural Gas

A Future Without Natural Gas

In our Feb. 20th post, "COLD SNAP: NEW ENGLAND DOESN’T NEED MORE NATURAL GAS," we argued against adding more pipeline for natural gas, despite the severe storms and temperatures we have been seeing in New England. To take the idea a step further, we explored the idea of "electrification." Read on to see our case for this gas-less option.

Putting The Conservation Back In Conservative: Part II

Putting The Conservation Back In Conservative: Part II

Our neighbors and relatives of different political opinions are not our opponents, but rather our partners in a collaborative process of democracy and societal growth. Though it’s often easy to focus on our differences, most Americans, regardless of their political affiliations, want many of the same things. Environmentally and economically, we are at a pivotal period in time which requires unprecedented cooperation amongst citizens and businesses in order to achieve a better future. In part one of this entry, I laid out the historical precedence for collaboration across party lines to mutual gain, and the benefits of utilizing new talking points to connect with conservative friends.

In part two, we’ll delve more deeply into the job numbers and economic advantages behind the renewables revolution, and connect these aspects to Republican ideals.

Three Ways Third-Gen Clean Energy Tech Can Protect Vulnerable Communities

Three Ways Third-Gen Clean Energy Tech Can Protect Vulnerable Communities

As discussed in our article "What Is Energy Democracy?" traditional energy sources are profit driven and aggravate climate change. Climate change has been linked with severe weather events, which in turn jeopardize the grid’s reliability. Clean energy technologies can help lessen the damage a vulnerable community may experience following a severe climatic event or natural disaster.