September 24, 2023

10 Crucial Mistakes You Must Avoid When Installing Solar Panels

September 24, 2023/ Kelly Pemberton

Installing solar panels has become much more affordable and accessible for the average homeowner. Bringing in this change is a clever choice that reduces energy costs and is a great way of saving money. The solar panel installation process might seem like a simple task, but a few hidden mistakes can cost you more money in the long run. In this article, we will specify the common mistakes that occur when installing solar panels.

July 06, 2022

What is the Difference Between Wholesale and Retail Energy?

July 06, 2022/ Kelly Pemberton

With inflation reducing the spending power of many households and business around the world, many of us are concerned about the rising cost of energy. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in the US, the average retail expenditure on electricity alone rose 4.3% in 2021 to an average of .013.7 kilowatts per hour (roughly $122 per month) for residential homes.

March 21, 2021

The Philippines Goes Green, Announces Moratorium on New Coal Power Projects

March 21, 2021/ Kelly Pemberton

by Gerelyn Terzo of Sharemoney

Coal is the most common fossil fuel used to generate electricity. In the Philippines, it represents 40% of power production capacity, outpacing all other sources of energy - but it is also the dirtiest.

That’s why the Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) in November 2020 drew a line in the sand and placed a moratorium on any applications for projects on “undeveloped greenfield sites” that rely on coal. Take the Calaca power station, a 900MW coal-fired power plant located in the City of Batangas. It was on course to bolster capacity by some 700MW, plans that were subsequently nixed as a result of last year’s ban.