Author: LEED Blogger
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Solectria Inverters to Power Largest College Solar Installation in North America
Solectria Renewables, LLC, a leading U.S. PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that its SGI 500 inverters will power an 8-MW solar system, the largest college solar installation in North America, at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) in West Windsor, N.J. […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Global Solar Power Inverter Market Revenue to Fall 5 Percent in 2013
The global market for solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters is forecast to decrease by 5 percent to $6.7 billion in 2013, according to a new report entitled “The World Market for PV Inverters – 2013 Edition” from IMS Research, now part […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Eagle Ridge Does Much with Little and Wins 2013 AIA Housing Award
Winning the 2013 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Housing Award in the One and Two Family Custom Housing category, Eagle Ridge is located on Orcas Island off the coast of Washington state. It was designed by Gary Gladwish Architecture to satisfy the client’s desire for high levels of energy efficiencies while accommodating accessibility concerns. Sustainable…
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San Francisco Exploratorium Shoots for LEED Gold and the World’s Largest Net-Zero Museum
The historic Exploratorium, a science museum in San Francisco, California, has been working on its $300 million project to relocate from the Palace of Fine Arts to Piers 15 and 17 at the heart of the Bay Area’s waterfront Embarcadero. It is the first major development to be undertaken on the waterfront since the San…
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6 Reasons to Consider a Metal Roof
In new, retrofit, and reroof applications, metal roofing systems offer low lifecycle costs through extended service life, minimal maintenance, energy savings, and enhanced building market value.More…