Author: LEED Blogger
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OCI Solar Power Finishes Construction of 3-MW NJ Solar Farm
OCI Solar Power has commenced commercial operations at its new solar farm in Holmdel Township, N.J. — its second solar power plant in the state. The solar facility was developed on 34 acres on Holmdel Road in Monmouth County and […] — Solar Builder magazine
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Try Before You Buy: Tiny Cabins by Hobbitat at Ecotourism-Friendly Blue Moon Rising
Recently featured on Tiny House Talk, tiny home builder, Hobbitat, was started just over a year ago by Maryland custom home builder and historic restoration specialist, Bill Thomas. Since 1995, Bill and his wife, Sue, had been designing and building homes as Blue Sky Ventures and, in 2011, they began constructing little buildings with reclaimed…
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DEWA Headquarters in Dubai is World’s Largest LEED Platinum Public Building
The recently opened Dubai Energy and Water Authority’s (DEWA) Sustainable Building in Dubai has been awarded LEED Platinum status, becoming the largest public sector building in the world to achieve that status and set a new standard in sustainable building construction. It is also the United Arab Emirates’ first public sector green building, was constructed…
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Massachusetts Home Solar Installs Quadruple in Two Years
As the cost of fossil fuels rises, the cost of renewables declines, with solar leading the way for homeowners. With its eco-conscious population, a growing number of options for going solar, and enticing Federal and state-level incentives, Massachusetts now ranks […] — Solar Builder magazine
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tenKsolar Introduces Rooftop RAIS XT Solar PV System
tenKsolar announced today general availability of its polycrystalline silicon 410W RAIS XT solar photovoltaic (PV) system with industry leading warranty, performance and cost of energy. “We have worked to address every shortcoming of commercial scale rooftop solar,” said tenK Founder and […] — Solar Builder magazine