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If you're trying to get solar panels before the end of the year to meet the tax credit deadline, go quickly to try to ensure you meet any permitting deadlines! www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Homeowners Risk Missing Out on Solar Tax Credits. This Is Why.
There's a rush to install residential solar and battery systems by Dec. 31 to qualify for expiring 30% US tax credits. But lengthy permitting times are jeopardizing the opportunity, installers say.
www.bloomberg.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
More and more farms are turning to agrovoltaics to produce crops and energy simultaneously. Read one story from Puerto Rico! www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/p...
Farmers stunned after unexpected impacts of new solar farm project: 'It's exciting'
One Puerto Rican farmer has developed an agrivoltaics system to both grow coffee and produce solar energy.
www.thecooldown.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The Baltimore Ravens will soon install solar panels to help power the stadium! www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
Ravens to bring solar power to M&T Bank Stadium complex
Lumina Solar, based in Baltimore County, will design and install the system.
www.thebanner.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We know the importance of states for continued clean energy progress. Chaos at the federal level over the last year has shown just how important state leadership is, but we made advancements in many states this year. Donate to help make more progress next year. secure.ngpvan.com/BVJ8Ba3oHECS...
Thank you for supporting Counterspark!
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December 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Clean energy is cheaper, so if you see something claiming otherwise, remember to look deeper to check out the facts. insideclimatenews.org/news/2911202...
Murdoch Media Wrongly Pinned NJ High Electricity Costs on Clean Energy, Says Watchdog - Inside Climate News
The op-eds and TV segments coincided with the gubernatorial campaign in the Garden State.
insideclimatenews.org
December 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Imagine cheap, abundant, clean energy. The sky is the limit! www.vox.com/climate/4703...
The long, fun list of things we could do with unlimited clean energy
Imagine we had cheap and abundant energy. Some radical ideas are actually within our reach.
www.vox.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Have a meal with clean energy skeptics this Thanksgiving? Here are some facts to bring to the table. about.bnef.com/insights/cle...
Holiday Meal With Green Skeptics? Make These Five Points | BloombergNEF
BloombergNEF has collected five facts illustrating how humanity is moving toward a more renewable and sustainable future.
about.bnef.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
If you're unsure about whether or not to invest in solar for your home, check out results from people who already have it. Many are netting more energy than expected! electrek.co/2025/11/23/h...
Homeowners share surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels
Homeowners are sharing the results of their home solar systems online — and the real-world data might surprise you!
electrek.co
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Good news Friday! Q3 saw higher electric vehicle sales than ever before in the US! www.axios.com/2025/11/20/e...
Electric car sales fuel record-breaking quarter for US clean-energy investments
Clean-energy investments in the third quarter totaled $75 billion.
www.axios.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Affordable energy was on the ballot earlier this month -- and clean energy is the solution! seia.org/blog/energy-...
Energy Affordability Was on the Ballot. Clean Energy as the Solution Won. – SEIA
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. Learn more at seia.org
seia.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"Cost of living dominated voter concerns in this year’s elections, and clean energy policies may have shaped outcomes in several states where candidates made them central to their platforms." www.thecentersquare.com/new_jersey/a...
Did clean energy optimism back Democrats' election wins?
(The Center Square) – Cost of living dominated voter concerns in this year’s elections, and clean energy policies may have shaped outcomes in several states where candidates made them central
www.thecentersquare.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Learn more about agrovoltaics -- adding solar panels to areas where crops grow. www.forbes.com/sites/joshpe...
Why Farmers Are Shielding Their Crops With Solar Panels
Partial shading farms with solar panels increases crop production all over he world. This means more low-cost green energy, more food, and more agriculture jobs.
www.forbes.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Solar is the way to keep the power on, even through devastating storms. cleantechnica.com/2025/11/16/s...
Solar Is Becoming A Valued Global Solution To Fight Power Outages - CleanTechnica
A solar+battery system can provide green energy during normal times and deliver needed backup power during power outages.
cleantechnica.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Again and again, in the face of terrible storms, clean energy keeps the lights on. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/c...
After Jamaica’s Disastrous Storm, Solar Power Is a Bright Spot
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
New Jersey voted big for clean energy last night! In addition to the winners you see here, three races are uncalled. Congratulations to these Counterspark-backed fighters for clean energy!
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Clean energy won BIG in Virginia last night! We supported ten candidates in competitive seats, and nine of them won! Congratulations to these Counterspark-backed clean energy champions. Follow along and join Counterspark to help us elect even more next year.
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Election Day is TODAY! Clean energy is on the ballot, so make your voice heard. Polls are open until 7 in Virginia and 8 in New Jersey.
November 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
If you have elections on Tuesday, clean energy is on the ballot! With the federal government hurting clean energy at every turn, it’s more important than ever to elect state and local candidates who will support clean energy!
November 2, 2025 at 11:16 PM
New Jersey - you're able to early vote for a few more days. Fill out the form on this page to see who is on your ballot from top to bottom and make your voice heard! counterspark.org/elections/ne...
October 30, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Virginia - early voting is still available for a few more days. Use the form at this link to plan your ballot and make your voice heard! counterspark.org/elections/vi...
October 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
New Jersey - Early voting starts today! Plan your ballot at the link and make sure to make your voice heard! counterspark.org/elections/ne...
October 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Virginia - today is a crucial day in the path to the election, as it's voter registration deadline day! To plan your ballot, fill out the form on this page: counterspark.org/elections/vi...
October 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Investing in clean energy means not just a better environment but also jobs and investment in communities. It should come as no surprise that the federal government scaling back on clean energy means less money invested in communities. pv-magazine-usa.com/2025/10/22/o...
Over $24 billion in U.S. clean energy investment and 21,000 jobs lost in 2025
The latest data from the E2 Clean Economy Tracker report shows that businesses are canceling, closing or scaling back clean energy plans to the tune of billions per month during the Trump 2.0 administ...
pv-magazine-usa.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Wind energy is CRITICAL, and attacks from the Trump administration must stop! Without it, New England may struggle to meet energy demand, lose jobs, and emit more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. www.wbur.org/news/2025/10...
7 numbers that explain offshore wind's impact in New England
For more than a decade, Massachusetts and several other New England states have been banking on a large expansion of offshore wind. Here's what's at stake if President Trump succeeds in halting the in...
www.wbur.org
October 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM