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  • Results from California’s HERO Program: 10 billion solar kWh, tons of water saved

    We all know that California is leading the way in sustainability, but lets put some numbers behind it. Renovate America reported that the home energy savings from the HERO Program alone hit 10 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh), which is a milestone that is roughly equivalent to taking almost 1 million AmericansRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Military base landfill in Kentucky capped with 1.9 MW solar array from Suniva

    A capped landfill at the Fort Campbell military base in Kentucky added 1.9-MW solar array, powered by Suniva, which helped turn 10 acres of retired landfill into a clean energy generating solar farm. Solar arrays atop capped landfills are an innovative way to provide power while leveraging brownfield sites. Here are someRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Sungevity ready to go public after big merger with Easterly

    Sungevity Inc., a technology-driven solutions provider, is looking for a boost in its competitive position, strategic development and to capitalize on its long-term growth opportunity through a merger with Easterly Acquisition Corp. Pursuant to the transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions and approval by Easterly and Sungevity stockholders,Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Intersolar 2016 Preview: Check out these products making their debut on the show floor

    Intersolar North America is one of the premier solar industry trade shows of the year. Whether it is your first time or your 25th time (somehow this is the 25th anniversary), the bigness of the event can be overwhelming. What to see? We have you covered. Here are some ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Tiny Home Made Out of SIPs and Recycled Materials

    At first glance this home would be easy to confuse for a shipping container home, but it’s not. It was built using structural insulated panels (SIPs) by former boat builder and carpenter Jeff Hobbs of Room To Move. He was hired by owner Briar Hale, and Hobbs drew heavily on his experience as a boat…