Author: LEED Blogger
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Rebuilding Efforts in Nepal to Employ Repurposed Brick Rubble
Earlier this year, the Japanese architect Shigeru Ban announced he intends to participate in the efforts to rebuild following the devastating earthquake in Nepal. He also plans to use the brick and other rubble in these rebuilding efforts, which will kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. New housing will be provided faster,…
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PG&E proposes smart energy reform to support rooftop solar in California
As utilities across the country get hip to the benefits of solar power, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) is an original early adopter and has interconnected more rooftop solar power than any utility in America. To further these goals, PG&E is proposing smart energy reform in support of sustainableRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Obama Finalizes Clean Power Plan
New program from the EPA will cut GHG emissions. More…
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GameChange releases Gen4 Pour-in-Place Ballasted Ground System
You probably already know about previous versions of the Pour-in-Place. Well, GameChange has announced a newer edition, the Gen4 Pour-in-Place Ballasted Ground System, that will be available for shipping in Q4 2015. The latest innovation features: • Even faster install. • Up to 25% less concrete due to optimized ballast distribution.Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Prism Solar Technologies receives Qualification Plus Certificate from TÜV Rheinland
TÜV Rheinland is a globally recognized independent testing, inspection and certification company, and last week it announced that Prism Solar Technologies is the first PV module manufacturer to be certified to its Qualification Plus standard. Prism Solar produces bifacial solar modules designed to absorb reflected light in order to produce moreRead More — Solar Builder magazine