Solar Power: Reducing your Carbon Footprint
http://edu-observatory.org/olli/Solar/index.html




  One very effective way to lower carbon footprints is to
  drive all electric vehicles (EVs) and to power the EVs with
  solar power, essentially reducing CO2 emmissions to zero.
  We can further reduce our carbon footprint by powering our
  homes with solar power.








COMMUNITY SOLAR Can I Do Community Solar? https://solstice.us/solstice-blog/cant-rooftop-solar-panels-can-community-solar/ Is Solar Out Of The Question For Your Household? Not so fast. Your home may not be suitable for rooftop solar. But that doesn't mean that you're shut out from renewable energy. Community solar gardens [farms] offer homeowners and renters like you-the 90 million American households that cannot access rooftop solar-the ability to enroll in a shared solar array and see savings on their electricity costs. And it does this without the additional fees and without you needing to own a suitable rooftop (or piece of property). Community Solar Basics https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/community-solar-basics The U.S. Department of Energy defines community solar as any solar project or purchasing program, within a geographic area, in which the benefits of a solar project flow to multiple customers such as individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and other groups. In most cases, customers are benefitting from energy generated by solar panels at an off-site array. Community solar customers can either buy or lease a portion of the solar panels in the array, and they typically receive an electric bill credit for electricity generated by their share of the community solar system-similar to someone who has rooftop panels installed on their home. Community solar can be a great option for people who are unable to install solar panels on their roofs because they don't own their homes, have insufficient solar resources or roof conditions to support a rooftop PV system due to shading, roof size, or other factors, or for financial/other reasons. Community solar is rapidly growing across the country. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory tracks installation data on community solar across the country. Get your electricity from a local solar farm! https://communitysolar.energysage.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS_lP49e63s&t=62s (2 min) Where are community solar projects located? Community solar projects are located in various states throughout the country. However, you're typically only eligible to subscribe to projects located near you in your electricity service territory. This is because your utility company remains responsible for tracking and distributing electricity bill credits from the community solar projects. City of Ames (Iowa) SunSmart: Ames [Iowa] First Community Solar Farm https://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-a-h/electric/smart-energy/solar-energy/sunsmart-ames-first-community-solar-farm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc9Ru3zsldo&t=3s (1 min) SunSmart Ames [Iowa] Power Pack Purchase Form https://www.cityofames.org/Home/Components/FormBuilder/FormBuilder/202edc5cf43a40e495c4a698836efe97/3911 Ballpark estimate: 15 solar packs covers the energy to power an EV for the average EV owner in Ames, IA. Alliant Energy Community Solar for Iowa Customers https://www.alliantenergy.com/InnovativeEnergySolutions/SustainableEnergyChoices/CommunitySolar/CommunitySolarIowa https://www.alliantenergy.com/cleanenergy/whatyoucando/communitysolar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elmA_QTOsws&t=29s (3+ min) DOE - National Community Solar Partnership https://www.energy.gov/communitysolar/community-solar https://www.energy.gov/communitysolar/about-national-community-solar-partnership The National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP) is a coalition of community solar stakeholders working to expand access to affordable community solar to every American household and enable communities to realize other benefits, such as increased resilience and workforce development. The Partnership is a U.S. Department of Energy initiative led by the Solar Energy Technologies Office, in collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Partners leverage peer networks and technical assistance resources to set goals and overcome barriers to expanding community solar access.

RESIDENTIAL SOLAR 1 SOURCE SOLAR (Ankeny, IA) https://www.1sourcesolar.com/for-home/ 3020 SW Oralabor Rd #116 Ankeny, IA 50023 (515) 289-1974 We are committed to empowering homeowners to make the right decision on solar energy, while offering extra benefits along the way. If you are looking to greatly reduce your electrical bills and increase sustainability by going green, let 1 Source Solar design a custom solution based on your energy usage, home layout and budget. SIMPLERAY (Fairfield, IA) https://www.simpleray.com (800) 8080-SUN hello@simpleray.com Looking to bring solar power to your business, farm, or community? We design solar systems that maximize your return on investment. Every array is designed through a consultative process, so we can ensure your solar installation fits your needs. TESLA - Solar for Existing Roofs https://www.tesla.com/solarpanels Use solar energy to power your home and reduce your dependence on the grid. Purchase solar at the lowest price of any national provider with Tesla's price match guarantee and take control of your monthly electricity bill. Learn more about your potential savings in our Design Studio. Our solar panels are low-profile and durable - quietly converting sunlight to energy for decades to come. Integrated hardware and simple design achieve this by securing the panels close to your roof and to each other for a minimalist aesthetic. Chat with an energy advisor or request a call to ask any questions about Tesla solar panels. Your Powerwall can be bundled with solar, allowing you to generate clean energy and store it for use anytime-at night or during an outage. EAGLE POINT SOLAR (Dubuque IA) https://eaglepointsolar.com https://eaglepointsolar.com/contact/ Dubuque - Headquarters 2400 Kerper Bivd, Suite A20 Dubuque, lA 52001 Phone: (563) 582-4044

Fossil Fuel Currently Powering the Electric Grid https://misortwd.azurewebsites.net/MISORTWD/dashboard.html?fuelMix&disableMobileInterface=true https://www.misoenergy.org Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO) is an essential link in the safe, cost-effective delivery of electric power across much of North America. We are committed to reliability, the nondiscriminatory operation of the bulk power transmission system, and to collaborating on creating cost-effective and innovative solutions for our changing industry.

BATTERIES (where are we headed?) New Iron-Air Battery outperforms best Lithium Ion tech. Cheap. Abundant. Non-toxic & Carbon Free. (11 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDjgSSO98VI Solid State Batteries - Autumn 2021 mass production in Japan. Is it FINALLY happening? (14 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdSqibMhBwg sam.wormley@icloud.com