Growing up low income turned me into an advocate for clean energy. If you grew up in a household where putting food on the table, paying the bills, and maintaining a decent credit score was completely normal, you are lucky! Unfortunately, not everyone has that luxury — and yes, if you grew up with financial…
When Hurricane Maria came their way, Puerto Ricans couldn’t even imagine the damage they would soon suffer. The terrible storm destroyed 80% of the grid, leaving almost half of the country’s population without power. The island’s tragic story is the reason why I joined the Atlantic team a year after Hurricane Maria. It has inspired…
By managing the power of wind and solar energy, we can decarbonize rapidly. We can also try to reverse some of the environmental damage we, as a society, have already done. However, we have to act fast before the extreme weather conditions destroy the electrical grids we all rely on. Changing Climates Right now, we…
Clean air is a human right, and everyone in the world, no matter where they live and how much they earn, is entitled to it. Still, without proper laws in place, air pollution is becoming worse every year in most countries across the globe. Fortunately, the future isn’t all that bleak just yet. The Effects…
Why has there been so much talk recently about fossil fuels, renewable energy, and climate change? Everywhere you turn, all you see are headlines about pollution and destruction. But even though the present seems bleak, there is a glimmer of hope — solar energy. It represents a cleaner energy future for everyone under the sun.…
If you are thinking about turning your home into a solar-powered house, sooner or later, you’re going to have to ask yourself — what solar panels are right for my home? During this critical time for our environment, many people are choosing to use clean energy resources. One increasingly popular way to go about this…
If you are considering going solar, you must be wondering how solar panels work. Some of the most common questions that customers ask us here at Atlantic Key Energy are related to the setup and the price of the photovoltaic panels. Another factor they inquire about is how a solar installation will affect their electricity…
A Guide To Solar System Optimization If you’re thinking about installing solar panels on your roof, you also might be worried about their real-world efficiency. What’s the optimal panel angle to collect the most energy? What happens to solar energy production in bad weather? Is it better to store the electricity in a battery pack…
No matter if you want to reduce the carbon footprint of your home or decrease your electricity bills, you should think about energy efficiency. To put it simply, energy efficiency represents how much of the electricity you spend goes to waste. It goes like this — the higher your efficiency is, the less electricity goes…
Electricity is a convenience for some and an absolute necessity for others. It is only when there is an outage that you realize what a crucial role it plays in your daily life. And then, there comes that time of the month when your electricity bill is due for payment, and you realize that the…