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🔥 It’s 110°F outside… but many Arizonans can’t afford to turn on the AC.This summer’s extreme heat isn’t just breaking t...
07/08/2025

🔥 It’s 110°F outside… but many Arizonans can’t afford to turn on the AC.

This summer’s extreme heat isn’t just breaking temperature records—it’s breaking household budgets. Families are facing $400–$700 electric bills, and some are having to choose between staying cool and buying groceries.

When cooling becomes a luxury, it’s a public health crisis. And it’s one we can solve—with smarter policies, stronger safety nets, and a massive push for local solar energy + battery storage to bring down costs and keep the lights (and AC) on.

Read our latest story on what’s happening, why it’s structural, and the solutions communities are fighting for:
👉 https://localystmedia.org/when-ac-becomes-a-luxury-extreme-heat-is-breaking-families/

💬 Have you or someone you know struggled to afford cooling this summer? Share your experience in the comments—your story matters.

17/07/2025

Ever heard of solar grazing? 🐑☀️
Instead of mowing grass under solar panels, some farms are letting sheep do the work—turning solar fields into working pastures.

This clip from "Pastures and Panels" (via the American Solar Grazing Association) shows how farmers are finding new ways to stay on the land, even when owning acres isn’t an option.
Watch how clean energy and agriculture are teaming up in a way that just makes sense.

16/07/2025

Ever heard of solar grazing? 🐑☀️

Instead of mowing grass under solar panels, some farms are letting sheep do the work—turning solar fields into working pastures.

This clip from "Pastures and Panels" (via the American Solar Grazing Association) shows how farmers are finding new ways to stay on the land, even when owning acres isn’t an option.

Watch how clean energy and agriculture are teaming up in a way that just makes sense.

23/06/2025

Windmills and soybeans?
See how one Wisconsin farm family is blending clean energy with a century of tradition—without skipping a beat.
“We wear a lot of hats as farmers—renewables are one more tool in the belt.”
From soybeans to silage, hear why this farmer says wind power is helping smooth out the ups and downs of the ag economy—without disrupting their land, livestock, or livelihood.
“It’s a 20+ year contract that helps even out the tough years.”
Watch now to see what renewable energy actually looks like in the field.
Have wind turbines popped up near you? Drop a comment—what do you think about them in farm country?

Rural electric co-ops still rely on fossil fuels far more than the rest of the country—but change is coming from an unex...
18/06/2025

Rural electric co-ops still rely on fossil fuels far more than the rest of the country—but change is coming from an unexpected place.

Stanford graduate students teamed up with rural nonprofits to help communities transition to cleaner energy. Their approach? Focus on public health, not politics.

Read how local groups in Missouri and Wisconsin are using student research to push for energy that’s better for both health and pocketbooks. ➡️ https://localystmedia.org/stanford-students-team-up-with-rural-co%e2%80%91ops-to-trade-coal-for-clean-energy/

A growing number of Americans are saving money on their electricity bills through community solar — no rooftop panels re...
06/06/2025

A growing number of Americans are saving money on their electricity bills through community solar — no rooftop panels required. Whether you rent, live in an older home, or just want a no-hassle way to lower your energy costs, this locally powered solution could be the answer.

Learn how it works, who it helps, and why rural communities are joining in.👇

Read the full story:
https://localystmedia.org/how-community-solar-is-giving-everyone-a-way-in/

What if your home could help power your whole neighborhood — and get you paid for it? 💡🏡Folks like Tom Cook in the Hill ...
16/05/2025

What if your home could help power your whole neighborhood — and get you paid for it? 💡🏡

Folks like Tom Cook in the Hill Country are doing just that with solar panels and backup batteries, thanks to a new co-op program that’s turning regular homes into mini power plants.

This isn’t some big-city experiment. It’s Texans helping Texans — saving money, staying safe during outages, and keeping the grid strong.

👉 Read how it works: https://localystmedia.org/neighbors-powering-texas-how-homegrown-energy-is-keeping-the-lights-on/

New research shows solar farms in Minnesota are doing more than generating clean energy—they’re helping bees and prairie...
04/04/2025

New research shows solar farms in Minnesota are doing more than generating clean energy—they’re helping bees and prairie ecosystems bounce back.

Scientists spent six years studying how native vegetation planted under solar panels impacts pollinators and soil health. The results could reshape how rural solar sites are managed across the U.S.

Read the full story ➡️: https://localystmedia.org/minnesota-solar-farms-found-to-boost-pollinator-activity-and-soil-health-study-shows/

Arizona’s water crisis is deepening—but solar energy might be part of the solution.With prolonged drought and reduced Co...
24/03/2025

Arizona’s water crisis is deepening—but solar energy might be part of the solution.

With prolonged drought and reduced Colorado River flows, communities and farmers are facing tough choices. But innovative approaches—like solar-covered canals and agrivoltaics—could help conserve water while generating clean energy.

Learn how solar technology is being used to tackle water scarcity and what it could mean for Arizona’s future.

Read more: https://localystmedia.org/how-solar-energy-could-help-solve-arizonas-water-crisis/

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