Using Carbon Capture & Storage in Residential Settings Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a method to reduce carbon emissions to treat global warming. It’s a three-step process in which we attempt to separate and capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial processes, (like steel and cement production or from burning fossil fuels to generate power,)…

Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Sales of electric (and hybrid) vehicles are skyrocketing, leaving many new and prospective customers questioning which EVs qualify for the federal tax credit. The tax credit amount varies by household due to several factors, including whether the vehicle was manufactured in the United States, your income tax, and more. The IRS states,…

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure: Procurement and Installation It’s estimated that 35% of new car sales will be electric by 2030. While we anticipate the demand for EVs to increase, the prices are expected to drop as they become more available. Therefore, communities all over the U.S. (and the world) are starting to gear up…

Electric Vehicle Winter Battery Performance When purchasing an Electric Vehicle (EV), ensure you are well-read on the benefits and risks prior to signing the dotted line. One of the most common questions associated with EVs is their ability to tolerate cold weather. Lithium-ion batteries do not perform well in cold, frigid weather, and many EV…

How Solar Panels Can Charge EVs Peanut butter and jelly. Bread and butter. Milk and cookies. Throughout life, we learn that some pairings are fundamental basics. Though many of us might not have realized it yet, an up-and-coming pair on the horizon consists of solar panels and electric vehicles (EVs), simultaneously sparking a revolution in…