Posted by Michael D. Smith
If you’ve done your homework and are convinced solar energy is right for you, then you might be wondering what to do next. If you’re like many people, the upfront costs of buying a system may seem like a challenge. But it doesn’t have to be; leasing is always an option. Several solar providers, like [...]
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Posted by Bruce Stewart
A couple of weeks ago we were honored to meet with more than 40 members of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association at Halas Hall, the Chicago Bears headquarters, to discuss energy management topics impacting businesses today. The Exclusive Energy Forum provided an opportunity for us to connect two stakeholder groups that we take great pride in [...]
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Posted by Michael D. Smith
Solar energy is the fastest-growing source of electricity in the U.S. According to the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA), 62,500 new solar-panel systems generating 1,500 megawatts of new solar capacity went online in 2011 — representing a 120 percent increase in capacity over 2010, in itself a record-breaking year. SEPA attributes much of that growth [...]
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Posted by Michael D. Smith
When it comes to investing in any new technology, many people follow one basic rule of thumb: Wait until the bugs are worked out. With prices increasing and the cost of residential solar systems decreasing, the time might be right for you to consider solar power. But is your house a good candidate for this [...]
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Posted by Kenny Matula
As baseball season is well underway, we’re proud to sponsor a special game this Sunday at Constellation Field, the home of the Sugar Land Skeeters in Texas. Sunday will be the second annual “Strike Out Kids Cancer Event,” a portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance, which provides emotional, [...]
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Posted by Michael D. Smith
The heart and soul of modern-day solar power systems is the photovoltaic (PV) panel — a technology that NASA used for the first time in 1958 when it launched its first solar-powered satellite, Vanguard 1. Today, photovoltaics no longer are used exclusively in space to power satellites’ electrical systems. They now enjoy more down-to-Earth applications, [...]
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Posted by Michael D. Smith
You’ve heard about solar energy and its potential to not only reduce your carbon footprint, but better yet, your monthly electric bills. Perhaps you’ve wondered if going solar is the way to go, but are wary because you believe solar is cost-prohibitive. You’re not alone. According to one national survey assessing Americans’ beliefs about the [...]
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Posted by The Constellation Community Outreach Team
We’re always in the spirit of innovation, sustainability and energy at Constellation and we’re excited to spend three days this week with students from the Green Street Academy, a new public middle-high school in Baltimore that is focused on preparing scholars to enter the emerging green work force. The activities are part of a longer-term [...]
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Posted by Michael D. Smith
Summer is right around the corner and if it’s anything like last summer, some parts of the country may experience some of the hottest temperatures in nearly half a decade. Last year, the 100+ degree heat combined with high humidity was brutal, especially for senior citizens who don’t always have the ability to find refuge [...]
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Posted by Kevin Klages
Whether you’re looking for, have found, or recently moved into a new home, don’t let the question of energy take a backseat to all the other issues you consider as you transform your house into an abode that’s distinctively yours. Throughout May, we provided tips both on this blog as well as on our Facebook [...]
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