On February 16, 2022, the La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors all agreed on one thing: it was time to do rural [...]

Polluted air has a higher toll than you might imagine. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, “air pollution is now the biggest environmental risk [...]

What Are Solar Panels? Solar panels are devices that harness solar power by converting the energy of sunlight into electricity. Common types of solar [...]

What Is Climate Change? Climate change refers to the long-term alteration of average global weather patterns, including temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns. These changes [...]

What Is a Power Grid? A power grid, or electric grid, is a complex network of transmission lines, substations, transformers, and other equipment that [...]

What Is Renewable Energy? Renewable energy is energy generated from renewable resources—sources that are naturally replenished at a faster rate than consumed. This means [...]

Water pollution occurs when harmful substances or contaminants are present in water bodies, including surface water, ocean water, and groundwater. Because water is an [...]

Many women have shattered the glass ceiling in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—women like Edith Clarke, Mária Telkes, and Denise Gray. Progress in clean [...]

      The output of excess heat can have major detrimental impacts on our communities and environment. Here’s what you should know about [...]

The temperature of your house is about more than comfort. When weather turns extreme, it’s crucial to have shelter that offers protection from frostbite, [...]