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  • U.S. Bancorp, ORIX USA Create Renewable Energy Tax-Credit Syndication

    U.S. Bancorp and ORIX USA announce the closing of U.S. Bancorp’s first renewable energy syndication, which is expected to enable SolarCity to install approximately 2,500 solar power systems at homes and businesses in nine states. The transaction will allow first-time and experienced investors to tap into the renewable-energy tax credit market. The syndicationRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • APS America Offers Microinverter Training in California

    CALIFORNIA – APS America, CFM Equipment Distributors and US Solar Distributing are offering in-depth installation and setup training for solar installers on March 25 and 26 in northern California. The course will focus on photovoltaic (PV) system installation and cost savings associated with an APS microinverter line. Participants who attend the training courseRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • How to Retrofit Elevator Shafts for Energy Savings

    Simple ventilation improvements could save over $20,000 per year. More…

  • SunEdison to build 150 MW solar plant in West Texas

    GEORGETOWN, Texas – Georgetown, Texas, a city of 55,000 people about 30 minutes north of Austin, has announced that it has committed to supplying its customers with 100 percent renewable energy exclusively from solar and wind energy. The city will be working with SunEdison which plans to build a 150Read More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Green and Sustainable Prefab Home

    The so-called Schoolmasters is a sustainable prefab home, which was recently built near Aberdeen, Scotland. It was constructed following the strict Passivhaus guidelines, though they did not seek the actual certification, because they wanted more freedom in designing it. Most of its energy needs are met by harvesting renewable energy sources. It also features a…