Where do we go from here?
As a solar business or climate tech startup, how concerned should you be about the upcoming political shift? Not as concerned as you might think. Here’s why, and what to do next.
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The Ubiquitous Topic at RE+2024: Two Years into the Inflation Reduction Act
At RE+ 2024, it’ll be tough to find sessions that don’t mention the Inflation Reduction Act. This cornerstone policy is reshaping the U.S. clean energy landscape – and this year, the industry is finally gaining clarity on some of its crucial aspects.
How do we talk about climate change? New study sheds light for clean energy advocates
Do our political affiliations influence our perspectives on climate change? According to a study by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, they certainly do. While this may not come as a surprise, what’s remarkable is the degree of unity among Americans on the urgent issue of climate change.
Four steps for more strategic clean energy marketing in 2024
The climate challenges we face today are immense, but the opportunities are unprecedented for clean energy marketing to shine. As 2024 gets underway, focus on how to make your marketing even more effective to leverage awareness of climate issues and gain a better return on your marketing spend.
Clean Energy Content Marketing for Each Stage of the Sales Cycle
Purchasing clean energy is a complex decision. Consumers and business decision makers need trustworthy information to address the many questions that come up on each customer’s journey. And it is a journey. As a clean energy provider, you can be an indispensable resource by crafting highly credible content for every stage of the sales cycle.
Marketing Clean Energy and Climate Solutions from a Firm Foundation
With RE+ now in our rearview mirror (and my feet finally recovering!), get ready for a big finish to 2023. This year is expected to be the biggest ever for solar. No doubt 2024 is sure to keep pace. Now is the time to double down on your clean energy marketing efforts — and get your marketing plan in place for next year.
Why You Should Care About Solar Recycling, and What to Do Next
Solar energy powers 4 percent of the world’s electricity, according to The International Energy Agency — the result of record-breaking growth in clean energy over the last 20-plus years. That’s the good news. At the same time, 8 million metric tons of solar panels are nearing the end of their (25-30 year) life expectancy and could be headed to landfills by 2030. Not so good.
Preparing for this onslaught of decommissioned solar panels requires us to advance the solar panel recycling process. It’s a critical step to fortify the solar industry’s effectiveness and reputation as a sustainable source of clean energy.
Q&A on the IRA with Energy Transition Ventures
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will touch nearly every sector of clean energy. This Q&A with Craig Lawrence of Energy Transition Ventures provides insight into how the IRA could affect investment strategies for clean energy and climate tech.
Is Your Solar Company Ready for the Inflation Reduction Act?
Solar energy companies have been fighting the good fight on solar policy for so long that when news broke that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) would include $369 billion (with a B) for climate and energy, it seemed almost too good to be true. But there it is, in black and white: a 10-year extension
