How Solar Works in 4 Steps
Do you have a clear understanding of how solar energy is converted into electricity? Sure, you probably understand the basic concept that that the solar panels you put on your roof convert sunlight into energy for your home.
Recap of this month’s posts about renewable energy
Our renewable energy team has provided a great deal of resources and information for homeowners interested in going green throughout the past weeks. Below, please see a roundup of the information shared.
The Benefits of Renewable Energy
By Matt Lawson Vice Presdient of Green Initiatives, Constellation Going “green” includes a lot more than environmental responsibility. Below, please see some additional likely benefits of renewable energy.
What is ‘green’ energy?
By Matt Lawson Vice President of Green Initiatives, Constellation Imagine a commodity that can’t be exhausted and replenishes itself over and over again. That’s precisely what renewable energy is.
Video: Sustainability in Action at Hilton Hotels & Resorts
By Kim Weaver Senior Business Development Manager, Constellation When was the last time you stayed at a sustainable hotel or resort? What about the last time you held or attended a meeting at an eco-friendly venue?
Financing a Green Lifestyle: Navigating the tax-credit labyrinth
Converting your house to an energy-efficient green home or trading in your SUV for a gas-sipping hybrid or electric model ultimately will save you money and protect the environment. However, energy-efficient products and renewable energy options for your home often don’t come cheap.
How does solar energy work?
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.
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Earth Day in six words
Earth Day is officially here! As organizations everywhere celebrate this annual occasion, we’re proud to express our “six words for the planet” as part of the EPA project with SMITH Magazine.
Chicagoland sports teams to start Earth Month with green games
By Matt Lawson Vice President, Green Initiatives, Constellation Energy Earth Day is a few weeks away and the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls are ahead of the game by beginning Earth Month with “green games” sponsored by Constellation Energy, an Exelon company. The Blackhawks “green game” is slated for their game against the Minnesota Wild
My great experience with the Clean Energy Challenge Competition
By John Domagalski Vice President, Market & Product Development, Constellation Energy I had the pleasure of attending the Clean Energy Challenge in Chicago, IL earlier this month. In the moments when I first arrived it was clear that the day would be filled with high quality, thoughtful, and diverse presentations covering the clean energy landscape.
Video: Vineland, New Jersey’s Third Solar Project Now Online
Last month we celebrated the completion of our recent 7.8 MW DC solar installation for the city of Vineland, New Jersey, interconnected with the Vineland Municipal Electric Utility.
