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The United Solar Initiative Journey In early 2013, Alex Wilhelm and Steven Thomsen didn’t know

Zach Sprau: Project Manager of United Solar Initiative

Zach Sprau recently received his Master’s degree from Appalachian State University, and is the head

Five State Clean Energy Policies that are Expected to Survive and Thrive during the Trump Administration

President Trump has been a long-time climate change denier. We know this from his rants

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NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Arrives at Jupiter

The Juno spacecraft successfully entered orbit around Jupiter on July 4. The solar-powered craft will

Floating Solar: A Win-Win for Drought-Stricken Lakes in U.S.

Floating solar panel arrays are increasingly being deployed in places as diverse as Brazil and

What it’s really like to fly Solar Impulse 2: Exclusive Video reveals all about life on board

In a video filmed exclusively for WIRED, Bertrand Piccard offers a unique insight into the

Larry Bleymir Gomez: Tourism and Publicity Coordinator for Sister Communities of San Ramón, Nicaragua

USI: Can you describe your role with the Sisterhood Communities of San Ramon? How did

Stephen Kalland: Executive Director of NC Clean Energy Technology Center

Stephen Kalland has worked with energy efficiency and renewable energy for over 20 years. His

Davis Plunkett: Project Coordinator at Strata Solar and UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate

UNC-Chapel Hill graduate David Plunkett currently works for Strata Solar as a project coordinator. His

Jim Rogers: Duke Energy Chairman of the Board, former president and CEO

Jim Rogers is the former CEO and chairman of the board for Duke Energy. He

Chuck McGrady: North Carolina House of Representatives

Representative Chuck McGrady is an important environmental figure in North Carolina legislature. Here he discusses

Greg Gangi: Associate Director for Education with the Institute for the Environment and Professor at UNC Chapel Hill

Greg Gangi is a professor at UNC Chapel Hill and director with the Institute for