We’ve talked about how clean energy is modernizing the grid, boosting the agricultural economy, and keeping our communities safe. But…
Across neighborhoods, a new wave of small, shareable street-level projects is giving people an easy reason to slow down and connect. Inspired by little free libraries, these “sidewalk joys” are…
Europe’s clean energy transition has long been seen as essential to climate action. The latest shock from the Strait of Hormuz has turned it into something else too: a question…
Solar panels usually come with a familiar visual: shiny blue rectangles soaking up sunlight on a roof, like a cat on a windowsill. But what if the next solar “panel”…
Most high school projects end with a poster board and a grade. In Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, a student team is wrapping up its solar panel project. At Chippewa Falls High…
and Why It Matters to Communities Like Yours By Dana Schultz Solar isn’t just about powering rooftops — it’s about powering missions.Across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), clean energy…
I used to cross-country ski and snowshoe as a kid in central Wisconsin. Two Christmases ago, I finally got a pair of snowshoes for myself — lightweight yet solid. I…
Photons still deliver power—even when the sky is gray. On overcast days, it’s easy to assume solar slows to a crawl. We hear from Localyst subscribers who aren’t against solar…
Electricity bills are rising across much of the country, and energy analysts warn that the upward trend could persist well into the decade. Demand From AI and Data Centers America’s…
By Dana Schultz, — Aug 7, 2025 Sweltering Heat Meets Breaking Budgets As summer 2025 rolls on, Arizona continues to endure relentless triple-digit temperatures. Phoenix has seen record-breaking heat since…