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May 1, 2019

Looking for a Solar Job? Here's What You Need

It's a great time to be working in the solar industry. According to the National Solar Jobs Census, American solar jobs have grown six times faster than jobs in other sectors over the past five years, with over 100,000 new workers hired.

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Solar Stories

April 15, 2019

Solar Jobs For All: What a Career in Solar Could Mean For You

Solar is booming, and so are solar job opportunities. According to the most recent National Solar Jobs Census, there are over 242,000 solar workers in America - that’s twice as many jobs as the coal industry! And with over 100,000 of these jobs added

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March 20, 2019

What Are The Best States for Solar Jobs - and Why?

There are over 242,000 solar jobs in America today, and employment in this fast-growing industry has grown at six times the rate of the economy as a whole! It’s a great time to be a part of this industry, and many entry-level positions don’t require

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February 25, 2019

Solar Energy as an Investment

I don’t know about you, but I value my money. I want to stretch my dollar as far as possible. Electricity, being a resource that is constantly used in our day to day lives is a good place to start looking for ways to reduce your monthly bill.

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February 20, 2019

4 Steps to Bring Solar to Your Community

Climate change is a generational challenge for the entire planet, but transitioning our energy system away from fossil fuels can start today right in your hometown. By bringing your community together around climate solutions like solar power, you ca

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February 10, 2019

4 Reasons to Bring Solar to Your Community

When we think about solar energy, there’s a natural tendency to think about the big picture. After all, the sun literally lights up our entire solar system, and the worldwide solar boom is a massive ray of hope in the global battle against climate ch

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January 25, 2019

5 Ways to Talk to Conservatives About Renewable Energy

America is more politically polarized than ever, and unfortunately, climate change has become a partisan issue too. Despite overwhelming consensus among scientists that climate change is happening and is caused by human activity, your conservative fr

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January 15, 2019

These 5 Cities Are Leading The Way To 100% Renewable Energy

It’s no secret that the current administration in Washington, DC is a much bigger fan of fossil fuels than renewable energy. But cities across America are showing that you can grow green jobs and the clean energy economy locally, with initiatives lik

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December 19, 2018

Can we overcome Eco-Anxiety?

After 3 years of studying environmental economics, health, and policy I have learned that environmental academia is in need of a serious reboot. One of the most challenging aspects of the environmental field is the insurmountable amount

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Solar Stories

November 15, 2018

9 rules of impact filmmaking

In the YouTube era, video has become an indispensable medium for reaching people, no matter what your message is. And if your message is about creating a positive impact in the world, it can be even more important - no other form of storytelling deli

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March 15, 2018

Sustainability Saves More than Just the Environment

This past fall I visited the beautiful, rich country of Ghana in Western Africa. While in Ghana, I participated in a service program at a refugee camp for African children that have been the victims of human trafficking.

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March 15, 2018

Representing Coastal Carolina University at Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

Back in October there was a conference in San Antonio, Texas under the theme of “Stronger in Solidarity.” It’s a big conference, and very specific. The conference is held by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainab

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