Solar Just Overtook Coal in America for the First Time Ever — Here's What That Means for Your Power

Solar Just Overtook Coal in America for the First Time Ever — Here's What That Means for Your Power

Solar Just Overtook Coal in America for the First Time Ever — Here's What That Means for Your PowerIn House Contributor
Published on: 02/08/2026

For the first time on record, solar energy generated more electricity in the United States than coal, according to a May 2026 analysis of government data by the energy think tank Ember. Solar contributed 12.8% of the nation's electricity that month.

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California Needs More Clean Power — But Massive Solar Farms Are Sparking Serious Land-Use Debates

California Needs More Clean Power — But Massive Solar Farms Are Sparking Serious Land-Use Debates

California Needs More Clean Power — But Massive Solar Farms Are Sparking Serious Land-Use DebatesIn House Contributor
Published on: 17/07/2026

California’s push for large solar projects shows the tension between clean-energy demand and land-use concerns. Utility-scale solar can add major generation but homeowners should also recognize the value of distributed solar and batteries on rooftop.

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