One Year After Hurricane Helene – Preparing For The Impact Of A Changed Climate

September 26th marked the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s devastation of Asheville and Western North Carolina. Every day on my drive to work, I still see the impacts of this climate-fueled storm on our local community. Buildings gone and nothing but foundations left.… Read the rest

The Evolution of SRI – Sustainable, Resilient, and Innovative Investing.

Our climate has already changed. Try to ignore the unprecedented heatwaves, rising sea levels, devastating wildfires, and relentless storms that are no longer distant threats but instead are today’s reality. This changed climate isn’t just a crisis for the environment; it’s a call to action for every individual, community, and investor.Read the rest

Earth Equity Recharges Their Batteries

Over the past several months, our clients and internal team have undergone a transition to Prime Capital Investment Advisors.

First, we would like to extend our gratitude to you for your remarkable patience. We understand that navigating through change can be stressful and we greatly appreciate your understanding and trust throughout this process.… Read the rest

We Can Do Better

Last week, I attended the UNC Clean Tech Summit in Chapel Hill where I served on a panel entitled ‘Moving from ESG Integration to Sustainability Investing’. It was similar to a panel that I was on last year at the same event, and I enjoyed my experience both times as I worked to educate the audience on the difference between ESG and sustainable investing and the dangers of greenwashing.… Read the rest

Earth Equity Advisors and other Institutional Investors Call on Duke Energy to Mitigate Coal Ash Risks

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Solar Tariffs: It Could Have Been Worse

Solar cells imported into the United States will now face a tariff. That’s the bad news. The good news is that it could have been worse.

Here comes the most “dog bites man” news flash of all time. Ready? The President of the United States made headlines this week.

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5 Eco-Friendly Smartphone Apps That Are Worth Your Time

Many of us try to make more sustainable choices on a daily basis, but sorting out how to go about making the best choices can be complex. There are so many eco-friendly smartphone apps to choose from that consumers risk being even more overwhelmed as they wade into the world of apps aimed at making environmentally friendly choices more accessible.… Read the rest

Renewable Energy 101: Say Hello To Geothermal

Geothermal energy is simply the use of the heat from the earth we live on.

Generally, it’s captured by pulling hot water and steam from beneath the surface and once the heat energy is utilized, returning it in the form of warm water to be heated again.… Read the rest

Renewable Energy 101: The Power of Wind

As an option for sustainable alternative power resources, wind energy is in the forefront as a viable choice. It is a renewable resource, so the supply will never deplete, and unlike conventional power plants, wind turbines or wind farms produce no pollutants or greenhouse gases.… Read the rest

Renewable Energy 101: Hydro Power

Hydroelectric power, or hydropower, is the kinetic energy created by moving water captured by turbines and converted to electricity by generators.

Hydropower is actually one of the oldest forms of power production on earth, dating as far back as ancient Greek farmers using it for mechanical tasks such as grinding grain.

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