Author: LEED Blogger

  • International News: Martifer Solar to construction 57 MW in Jordan

    Martifer Solar, a subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, will begin construction of a 57-MW portfolio of solar PV projects in Jordan. The portfolio consists of four projects, which were awarded successfully with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) under Round 1 of Jordan’s National Renewable Energy Plan. Of the 57 MWp portfolio, there areRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Everyone won at this year’s Solar Battle of the Bands #Intersolar

    The fifth annual Solar Battle of the Bands, a solar industry party and musical competition presented by Quick Mount PV, took place Wednesday, July 15, during the 2015 Intersolar North America trade show and it rocked our asses off. Attended by an overflowing and enthusiastic crowd of nearly 1400 solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Floating City-State to be Built by 2020

    The Seasteading Institute along with several investors, are proposing the building of a floating city-state, which could serve a variety of purposes. For one, it could be used as a real life environment for trying out new models of government, as well as serve a host of other functions when it comes to preserving and…

  • Competitive Electricity Markets Benefit Consumers

    Commercial and industrial customers find value in retail power choices. More…

  • Perception, Thoroughness, and Consistency

    Sustainable Options: LEED™ and Green Globes™ – a Comparison – Part Two of a Three Part Series By Tracy L. Randazzo, AIA, PMP, CDTLast Month, Berman & Wright, Architecture, Engineering & Planning, LLC compared the costs of having similar buildings Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified through the Unites States Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green…