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⚡️ Black History, Black Energy Futures 🌍 In this video, Kristal Hansley, Founder of WeSolar and the first Black woman to own a commercial solar company, shares the stories of Black innovators who have shaped clean energy and sustainability—from early pioneers like George Washington Carver and…

🌞 Nothing like that cleaner energy feeling — especially when you’re the one who initiated that new local solar project! 🆗🆒➡️ Want to make this happen for your your community? Then we want you on our Solar Task Force. 🌅 We’re organizing a grassroots team of solar fans who see potential for more…

🧠✨🙂‍↕️ Next time your place needs a new appliance, don’t be shy about reminding your property manager why electrification is the best option. With more rebate programs hopefully rolling out in 2025 (link in the comments to check your state’s status!), now is the perfect time to start dropping…

Holding space for more solar projects to pop up in my community 🌇 ⬆️ We can help you with that, by the way. 🌞 If you’re interested in learning how to build up the solar energy in your local area, sign up to join our Solar Task Force at the link in the comments! 🦺 We’re organizing a grassroots team…

☀️ Have you had a chance to explore your solar options recently? Our energy system is prettyyyy dang complex, so we’re here to make sure you feel 🤓, not 😵‍💫 when it comes to your clean energy choices. ✅ Exhibit A: The many ways to “Go solar!” For a full breakdown on why ESCOs can be kind of mid &…

That empty lot would look a lot better with some panels, dontcha think? 🌞 But for real, there’s space in every community for more solar — it might just take someone like you to explain the environmental (and economic 👀) benefits! If you think your neighbor would be into adding more clean energy to…

As much as we love air drying, it’s less of a thing during the more frigid months. ⛄ And if you have a dryer, it’s usually one of the top energy-using devices in your home. 🪫 What’s a susty style icon to do?! If you can, consider investing in a heat pump dryer. 🧺 They’re much gentler on your power…

Energy I Use In A Weekend 🔌🤓 And there’s obviously more energy use that this vid doesn’t even cover, like all the times we turned up the heat or sat in front of our screens — random stuff like that. But just a couple days of paying more attention to our (essentially constant) energy use has us…

❎ It’s time for us to decentralize our energy. ❎ Think about it: When a single power grid is responsible for serving an entire region, that’s a lot of pressure on just one system. ⚠️ If wires get crossed or power lines go down for whatever reason, everyone’s out of energy. That’s where the…

☀️ Word's out: We’re organizing a Solar Task Force — AKA, a grassroots team of folks who want to help bring more solar projects to their community. Are you with us?! Join today at the link in the comments to earn equity while advancing the clean energy future. 😎 #solarenergy #solarpanels…

ICYMI, we have big news: Wildgrid Home and WeSolar have joined forces to create Wildgrid AI! ☀️ And, we just announced our first big project: our Solar Task Force (still workshopping that name 😅). Yep, we’re organizing a grassroots team of solar developers across the country — no experience…

Nope, seal that sh*t up 🙈  Having an attic is spooky to begin with. But did you know, a drafty attic makes it harder to regulate your home’s temperature — which also means it can cost you more on your energy bill? That’s because, without proper insulation, attics have large surfaces where air (and…

We're examining how to build a just energy future that respects Indigenous rights. ✅ At the link the comments, see what we’ve been reading about the intersection of Tribal sovereignty and the energy transition.

Coming in hot on #EnergyEfficiencyDaywith the inside scoop on how heat pumps do their thing. ✅ Heads up, not refrigerants are cool… 🥶 #heatpump #heatpumps #refrigerant #energyefficiency #energyefficient #energyefficienthomes #electrification #electrifyeverything #electricappliances

Just like Moo Deng’s moisturized little body, electrification is a topic we 💚 to yap about nonstop. 🚿 Follow for more stream-of-consciousness home energy thoughts & tips. #homeelectrification #electrification #electrifyeverything #inductioncooktop #energyefficient #energyefficiency #energysaver…

Know how electric cars run on rechargeable batteries? 🔌 Well… 🏡 What if your home also ran on that battery? 🌇 What if your EV battery could even help power your local grid? 🤑 And what if you got paid for sharing that energy? That’s what EV automakers are working toward. The electrified road…

Elections are a powerful way to advance climate policy. ✅ Exhibit A: Justice40, a government-wide environmental justice initiative that the current administration activated right away. While a lot more needs to be done to continue advancing equity & impact within the initiative, a lot has been…

New sustainable dream unlocked 🏡🤩 If you could make one Earthship-style update to your space, what would it be? (Shocker, we’d go for producing our own electricity. 🔆) #sustainableliving #sustainablehome #sustainablehomes #sustainablearchitecture #sustainableliving #sustainabledesign #earthship…

T-2 months til Election Day… time to read the fine print. 🧐 You can find either “platform” – basically a set of guiding values and official stances on various issues – right on the official party websites. We still have lots of questions about these campaigns’ climate stances, so we’ll definitely…

ICYMI: DNChella was kind of climate-shy 😬 #climatepolicy #climatesolutions #sustainablefuture #climateaction #climatesolution

If you’re thinking about going solar or installing a heat pump, but you’re worried about the cost. You might be happy to hear that there are credits and incentives available to help you get started. 👩‍💻 There are green loans, rebates, and tax credits — all designed to help you be more sustainable…

Real estate developers need to take notes 📝 If we’re gonna build houses, let’s build efficient ones! Here are things to consider when building a net-zero home: 👩‍💻 Research possible incentives 🪵 Materials matters 🧱 Build for your climate and site ☀️ Work with the sun 🤐 Make your building…

Can you guess what a green loan does? 🌿 If you’ve been contemplating starting projects to enhance your home’s energy efficiency but are hesitant to bear the upfront costs immediately, then a green loan might be the solution for you! Green loans facilitate the initiation of costly upgrades, such as…

You asked, we answered! Here’s a brief overview of a circular economy. ♻️⭕️ Of course, we know there is much more to dive into and discuss, so feel free to share any additional questions you may have! #circulareconomy #solarpunk #economics #sustainability #climatesolutions #climate #climatecrisis…

Start your week off right with some good climate news! 🍃 #climate #sustainability #climatesolutions #climateaction #climatecrisis #advocacy #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #green #ecoliving #lowwaste #zerowaste #climatechange #solarpunk

Have you ever dreamed about building a sustainable haven with a vibrant community? ☀️ Well now you can with this new cozy game called @loftia.gg Loftia shows you that a sustainable and resilient future is possible when we employ clean technologies, encourage environmental education, and build…

A reminder that it’s okay to not be okay and sometimes a little break, short walk, or conversation with a friend is what we need 🌱 All the terrible climate news can be overwhelming, but remember there’s still good out there and there’s a whole community who cares about climate and sustainability…

It’s time to talk ‘food systems’ 👩‍🌾 Empowering local communities to have agency over their food system while advocating for changes to local policies have profound impact on food deserts, food sovereignty, and the climate! 🌿 Whether it’s volunteering at your local urban farm or being a food…

Winter is here, but it’s losing its cool. But why are warming winters such a bad thing? 😣 It all depends on your location, but due to the diverse landscapes in the US, some states are experiencing less snow or earlier snowmelt, impacting groundwater and snowpack. This can also affect crop…

Us 🤝 A brighter future Maybe we’ll see this happen in the next 114 years…but hopefully sooner! #climatesolutions #advocacy #cleanenergy #renewables #sustainability #circulareconomy #publictransit #urbanplanning #solarpunk #ecoliving