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Following the debate on Capitol Hill on the federal renewable portfolio standard is a real reminder of the importance of voluntary renewable energy markets. Here we are, starting with a proposal that would have electric utility companies getting 25% of their electricity from renewable resources, like wind and solar, by 2020. By the time the bill is readying for a vote we are down to the possibility of 12% renewables by 2020.

Is there anyone...

By now, most western cultures are well aware of their carbon pollution impact. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the number one contributor to rising global temperatures and is released by everything from automobiles to coal-fired power plants.

Community Energy has come to understand these issues more intimately than most, as our business model is based around affecting change in these areas. However, when considering carbon pollution on a global scale,...

Today we enjoyed the incomparable pleasure of eating lunch outside here at Community Energy Headquarters.  We are fortunate enough to have a lovely set of picnic tables partially shaded by trees. We have the option to roast in the sun or relax in the shade depending on your preference.  This outdoor eating is enjoyable for a multitude of reasons but my favorite aspects are 1) it’s OUTSIDE - studies have shown that even a 10-15 minute...

Members of the Community Energy Green Team, Team Verde, recently visited a local recycling center.  Our office has collections for the standard glass, cans, paper as well as #1 and #2 plastic bottles.  Unfortunately, that still leaves plastic types 3-7 not being recycled, as well as odd items like Styrofoam and batteries.  We packed two cars with these miscellaneous recyclables and drove to the recycling center.  It is...

Members of the Community Energy team recently attended a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at The Goodwin Memorial Branch of the Hartford Public Library in Hartford, Connecticut.   The 8-kW solar system is the first installation of the 10 kW the City has earned through the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities program and is valued at approximately $80,000.

This installation is the result of the...