Author: LEED Blogger
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Report Shows Solar Projects Accounted for 10,400 New Jobs in 2013
Companies and communities across the United States announced at least 58 clean energy and clean transportation projects in the second quarter of 2013 that could create as many as 38,600 jobs, according to a report released today by the nonprofit […] — Solar Builder magazine
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California Residents to Earn 5.5% Returns from PG&E PPA
Every day PG&E, California’s largest utility, earns income as 15 million California residents purchase their energy. Starting today, California residents can earn income as PG&E purchases energy from a solar installation in northern California. This 322-kW solar installation on dual-use […] — Solar Builder magazine
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PowerSecure Installs REC Solar System at N.C. Middle School
REC, the largest European supplier of solar panels globally, has provided the solar panels to the new Sandy Grove Middle School in Lumber Bridge, N.C., which opened its doors to students on August 17, 2013. As a net energy-positive building, […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Net Zero BARNagain Uses Reclaimed Barn Wood to Achieve LEED Platinum
Dubbed BARNagain, this LEED Platinum-certified home was designed by Rick Hauser of In.Site:Architecture to meet the client’s request for an energy-efficient house that utilized materials from a deteriorating barn for its structure and skin. The main structural elements of the home were built using timber frames, while reclaimed barn siding served as the exterior skin.…
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Global Real Estate Industry Boosts Performance
According to a new report, the global real estate industry is making progress in improving the environmental performance of existing buildings.More…