Author: LEED Blogger
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Solar Costs Continue to Fall as Installations Increase
As solar energy installations spring up on rooftops and major power plants across the United States, the average cost of going solar continues to fall, according to a report released today by the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. […] — Solar Builder magazine
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First Solar Set to Install 1 GW of PV Systems in 2013
First Solar Inc. is living up to its name this year, with the No.1-ranked company expected in 2013 to become the first engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm ever to install 1 GW worth of solar or photovoltaic (PV) power […] — Solar Builder magazine
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2.3-MW Rooftop Install in Ontario Utilizes Enphase Microinverter System
Enphase Energy Inc. today announced a 2.3-MW (2-MW AC) solar project at Vine Fresh Produce, Ltd., in Ontario, Canada, utilizing the Enphase System. The three-phase commercial system is the largest rooftop solar PV array as part of the province’s Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Custom Color Sustainable Ceramic Tile Now Available from Fireclay Tile
Founded in 1986, Fireclay Tile is a leading manufacturer of sustainable glass and ceramic tile that is based in San Jose, California. Fireclay creates 100% of its own product from locally sourced and recycled materials and produces its lead-free glazes in-house. All of its product lines can contribute to achieving LEED certification. Earlier this year,…
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What Makes a Restroom Dirty?
Perceptions of cleanliness impact customer retention.More…