“green” Charts
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Alternative Energy »
American citizens were asked if the U.S. should solve its energy problems by emphasizing production of more oil, gas and…
Improvements Needed to Xcel’s Proposed MN Solar Program »
Xcel Energy has published their proposed community solar program on September 30, 2013. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance has submitted…
Renewable Energy Potential In America »
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Growth in Green Roofs »
Put simply, green roofs are vegetative rooftops. With a slew of benefits related to stormwater management, energy efficiency, extended roof…
How Do Americans Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day? »
Whether you go to the casino because you are feeling lucky, or you drink a lot of green beer, everyone…
Where to Work if You Love Solar Power »
Even if Florida is the "sunshine state," it doesn't even make the list of the top 5 states with the…
Where's the Beef: Eating Meat Without Killing Animals »
Supplying enough meat to sustain 7 billion humans is a struggle, and it's only going to get worse, as global…
Energy in Minnesota: Nothing Xcels Except the Price »
Xcel’s retail electricity rates have risen nearly 40% in the past decade and the utility announced its intention to increase…
Local Solar Power is Best »
For solar power, bigger isn't better. Instead, solar sized to the community and built in the community can be built…
Citizens Claim US Gov't "Not Doing Enough" For Environment »
While the number of Americans that believe the government is doing enough for the environment is only 2 points from…
What Kind of Energy do Americans Want? »
Americans want the U.S. to put more emphasis on producing domestic energy using environmentally friendly approaches like solar power, wind…
Archaic Utility Rules Stall Local Solar Power Development »
Many people expect that solar power will dramatically expand once it becomes less expensive than grid electricity. But archaic utility…