Solar Traffic Sign

Have you been dying to participate in our Greenspotting contest, but aren’t sure where to start? Having trouble spotting a source of renewable energy in your neighborhood? Many people don’t realize it but renewable energy is already playing a big part in our every day lives. Although rooftop solar installations and small wind may not be as ubiquitous as we’d like, there are still plenty of opportunities for Greenspotting – you just have to be creative about where you look!

Remember, our Greenspotting contest has been extended to run through the summer in order to give more people a chance to participate! Winners are now selected on a monthly basis so be sure to keep your eyes open while you travel this summer. Continue reading this post for some more ideas on how you can easily spot renewable energy, and how to be a greenspotter.

Did you know that many traffic and road signs are solar powered?  You may actually pass several great examples of renewable energy in use on your daily commute.

Solar Speed Sign

While you’re on the road you might want to look to see if the street lights are making use of solar energy too!

Solar Street Lights

Residents of San Francisco may have seen one of these solar powered bus stops lately:

Solar Bus Stop

If you’re walking the streets of Philadelphia, keep an eye out for these new solar trash compactors:

Solar Trash Compactor

Remember – renewable energy isn’t just reserved for the big projects! There are lots of places where clean energy is being put to good use.

Keep looking and make sure to snap a photo so you can enter our Greenspotting contest to win some great energy saving products from Black and Decker!

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