“power” Charts
White People: Blinded by Privilege? »
Most black people (much more so than white people) say that blacks face a lot of discrimination. And they would…
Flexing The Power Of The Presidency »
Executive orders - presidential policy directives that implement or interpret a federal statute, constitutional provision, or treaty - have been…
Affordable Solar in Your Future »
This chart gives the big picture on solar costs with the most conservative example: solar energy in the Midwest –…
The Declining Power Of American Labor »
Once a key force within the American economy, labor unions have faced significant decline over the past 30 years. While…
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…
Record Number of Americans Say USFG is Too Powerful »
More Americans than ever fear the United States Federal Government has too much power. The previous high was recorded in…
Are We Ready for a Solar Rooftop Revolution? »
Solar power is getting cheaper and growing faster every year. Are our utilities ready for a swarm of customer-owned solar…
How Air Pollution Is Killing Us Softly »
It kills over 200,000 people per year, but it seems rarely discussed. Policy measures could specifically target the most deadly…
Is America's Government Becoming Big Brother? »
Is the American government becoming more and more like the Orwellian Big Brother that many fear? According to a recent…
Utility Scale Clean Electricity Generation »
Over 200,000 Megawatt hours of generated electricity came from renewable power sources in 2014. This is the first time in…
With Great Power Comes Increased Infidelity »
A recent study by the Journal of Sex Research found that the more powerful a person's job, the more likely…
The Police States Of The World »
Whether they serve and protect, or enforce and apprehend, the police nevertheless play a significant role in these countries. Russia…
Solar Power Shipments on the Rise in the U.S. »
Since 2009, demand for solar power has been higher than ever. It may have something to do with the age-old…
Solar Power Is Becoming More Wallet-Friendly (U.S) »
Since 2008 there has been a major decrease in the average price of energy produced from solar modules. (Modules make…
Where Does Our Electricity Come From? »
When you flick on a light or check your email, you are using electricity. What but natural resources are used…
What Does a 21st Century Power Grid Look Like? »
In a grid centered on distributed renewable energy resources, the best energy supply is one that is flexible (can rapidly…
U.S. Losing Grip as Sole World Leader »
The U.S has always been seen as a leading world leader, yet since 2004 that stigma has drastically changed. The…
Renewable Energy Might Not Be Bad for Birds »
Conservationists and conservatives claim that renewable energy sources kill too many birds. U.S. News and World Report compiled data on…
U.S. Power Just a Drop in the Global CO2 Emissions Bucket »
This chart shows three carbon dioxide emissions pathways generated from IPCC scenarios (one high-end, one low-end, and one middle of…
U.S. has enough coal to power the country for 513 years »
Montana, Illinois, and Wisconsin have the most coal, 283 years’ worth, or 55 percent of the U.S. total. Each block…
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…
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…
Jobs From Clean Energy: Ontario’s ‘Buy Local’ Policy »
Ontario’s clean energy program encourages local ownership and distributed generation, in part to broaden support for renewable energy and in…
Technology Challenges for New Greenhouse Gas Standards »
The emissions limits stipulated by EPA are unattainable without the addition of CCS technology. Despite EPA’s claims, the U.S. does…
