All About Renewable Power

Why Are Our Oceans Getting Warmer?

Last year, our oceans set a record. But, unfortunately, it wasn’t a good one. In 2018, a heat record was set that indicates oceans are warming faster than expected. On January 10, 2019, a team of scientists from the U.S….

Solar Today, Solar Tomorrow

Can Solar Power Become a Dominant Source of Energy?

Solar power continues to make a mark on global energy markets, with its installed capacity having almost quadrupled just over the past five years. The renewable energy source now accounts for close to 2% of worldwide power generation, according to…

What Do We Know (and not know) About the Sun?

What the Solar Parker Probe Can Tell Us About the Sun and Space Weather Fresh off its launch in August 2018, the Solar Parker Probe—a bold NASA initiative to touch the sun—is plunging toward the inner solar system on its…

Annual Energy Outlook 2018 Report Finds Sunny Days Ahead for Solar Power

What will keep the proverbial lights on in the future? That is the essential question at the heart of the Annual Energy Outlook reports prepared by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a statistical and analytical organization within the United States’…

Greenhouse Gas Pollution

The Problem with Greenhouse Gases and What You Can Do About Them

Some pollution you just can’t miss—the oil sheen on a stream, the litter on the side of the road. Many forms of air pollution, however, are invisible. Our human senses cannot tell, for instance, that there is more carbon dioxide…

Fall in Love with Renewable Energy This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is all about love. What does that mean for us at NRG Community Solar?

The Evolution of Solar Panels

A Brief History of How We Harness the Sun Every day, our sun provides a significant amount of energy.In fact, enough energy from the sun hits the Earth every hour to power our planet for an entire year! Since the…

New Year, New Energy

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint in 2018

As you’re creating your vision for the year, focusing on lifestyle adjustments toward sustainability can help reduce your own carbon footprint while encouraging others to do the same.

Do Solar Panels Work During Winter?

Did you know that the cold temperatures can actually help solar production? Let’s take a closer look at how solar panels work during wintertime.

Clean energy for your home

Understanding solar power and wind power

Solar energy and wind energy are profound accomplishments in engineering and environmental science, and have re-shaped how we source energy. Let’s take a look at these two clean power options.