Once upon a time, the world was lit by gas lamps and powered by steam engines. But as the 19th century gave way to the 20th, a new invention emerged that would change the world forever: electricity. At first, people were skeptical of this strange new form of energy. They had always relied on gas …
Solar power is one of the fastest growing sources of renewable energy, and it has the potential to play a major role in achieving energy independence and security for the United States. Energy independence refers to a country’s ability to meet its energy needs without relying on other countries, while energy security refers to a …
As more and more people look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy costs, solar energy has become an increasingly popular option. In this article, we will take a look at customer success stories that demonstrate the positive impact that solar energy can have on people’s lives. The positive impact …
Solar technology has come a long way in recent years, with advances in materials and innovations leading to increased efficiency and affordability. These advancements have made solar energy a more viable option for homes and businesses, as well as for large-scale power generation. One of the latest developments in solar technology is the use of …
In 2019, the City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen unanimously approved and passed into ordinance a solar-ready construction mandate. What does “solar-ready” mean and how does it affect builders and residential and commercial property owners in St. Louis City? First, let’s go back to 2018, when the city of St. Louis adopted the 2018 …
Your monthly usage is usually found on your monthly billing statement. If you have opted for paperless billing, you can view your electricity consumption using your computer or smart phone online. If you do not have an online account with your power provider, you can also call your power company and request your usage either …
Sabri Ben-Achour wrote on Marketplace that grid operators are struggling with volume connection requests from renewables. The task of getting the solar projects that are underway connected to the electricity infrastructure is not easy, and the backlog in this process is a threat to the clean energy goals. The reasons for the interconnection queue becoming …
With long history of constant improvements in the technology combined with current global direction towards grid-parity, the solar industry’s promise of clean and sustainable energy is here to stay.
Many states, Illinois for example, have incentive programs supporting the development of new solar generation. Illinois Power Agency (IPA) runs a program called Adjustable Block Program which offers a set price for purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) via 15-year contracts from qualifying projects.
Inspired by seeing a solar array in operation and excited about the incentives from the clean energy certificates, the Burrus family decided it’s time they switched to solar power. Deb called a couple of solar contractors and ultimately picked IM Sustainable.
IM Sustainable is a solar panel installation company with locations in Illinois and Missouri. We bring sustainable solutions to the community by delivering turn-key solar energy systems.
