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Musk is no stranger to controversy, but things have heightened since he joined the Trump White House. There have been protests at Tesla dealerships, and some Tesla owners are slapping anti-Elon bumper stickers on their vehicles. Meanwhile, both Tesla stock and vehicle sales are falling, and many analysts say one reason could be Musk’s political activities deterring customers. A prominent investor is now calling for him to step down, saying the business is “in a crisis.”

If you’ve ever driven along the highway and passed a large field of solar panels, you’ve probably seen a solar farm. There can be hundreds or even thousands of panels in these energy powerhouses. 

Solar farms aren't the same as residential or commercial solar installations. Instead of directly using the electricity they generate onsite, solar farms send it to the grid. From there, the utility distributes that energy to all of its customers, providing communities with a sustainable source of power that reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

But some scientists claim that solar farms take up too much already scarce land. So, do these solar farms do more harm than good?

We’ve just wrapped up awards season in Hollywood. The season's biggest snub? Clean energy. Actually, it gets snubbed every year—there’s hardly any organic mention of clean energy or sustainability in mainstream movies or TV shows, even though it’s becoming more popular in real life.

More House Republicans came forward this week to express their support for preserving Biden-era clean energy tax credits, which are at risk of being cut as the GOP budget plan moves through Congress.

In a letter earlier this week, 21 Republican lawmakers expressed their concern over a potential repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax incentives, citing disruptions to clean energy production and investments in their districts.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unfrozen grant funding for its Solar for All program, designed to bring the benefits of solar to households in low-income and disadvantaged communities across the country.

The funds being unfrozen is a bright spot in the flood of actions coming from the Trump White House as it tries to withhold funding earmarked for clean energy investments across the country. 

The average American spends roughly 17 hours of their day at home, yet most of us aren’t doing all we can to make sure our homes are safe. No, we’re not talking about deadbolt locks or security cameras—we’re talking about the health risks associated with everyday home appliances.

Most U.S. households still power their home appliances and HVAC systems by burning fuel, despite dozens of studies that found it can be toxic to humans, cause health issues, and lead to increased ER visits.

Meet EnergySage's Energy Advisors—your dedicated guides to home electrification. Whether you're exploring solar, battery storage, or heat pumps, our experts are here to help. With experience assisting over 60,000 households, they know what it takes to seamlessly integrate clean technology into your home. No pushy sales tactics, no upselling—just personalized, unbiased advice to help you make the best choice.

Choosing the best solar panel can feel overwhelming, but it's easier than you think. A quality solar installer will typically install quality solar panels, so your main focus should be choosing the best solar installer for the job—your installer's experience and your solar system's size have a bigger impact on effectiveness. Still, every home is different, and most will benefit from having the most efficient panels on the market.