clean energy

Storage at its Peak: Stored Power, Empowered Communities

Storage at its Peak: Stored Power, Empowered Communities

Peaker plants—energy generation sources or power plants that are used at times of extremely high demand—are some of the dirtiest components of power grid. They also are typically found around low-income communities and communities with a high percentage of BIPOC individuals. In other words, they’re typically built on the fenceline of Environmental Justice communities. Read on to learn more about the dirt on peaker plants and a solution to clean them up.

How natural is “natural gas”? The Semantics Trick by Big Oil

How natural is “natural gas”? The Semantics Trick by Big Oil

The term “natural gas” is common these days. But what does the word “natural” in this term convey, and what does it hide? The truth may shock you…or maybe it won’t if you know anything about the tactics of the major (harmful) corporate industries. Find out how Big Oil has misled the public once again in this blog.

Distilling the Inflation Reduction Act

Distilling the Inflation Reduction Act

We are taking a little break from our series on air conditioning and its environmental impacts to bring you some important intel on recent federal legislation. The Inflation Reduction Act passed in the Senate, the House, and President Biden just made it all official by signing it into law! What does it mean for the Planet? Read on to find out!