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Green Building Initiative Launches New Green Globes Pilot Program
MEDIA CONTACT GBI: Shaina Weinstein, Vice President of Engagement 503-274-0448, ext.: 104 shaina@thegbi.org GBI Launches New Green Globes Pilot Program Based on GBI’s BSR/GBI 01-201X draft Standard, the Pilot Provides Updated Guidance for New Construction and Major Renovation Projects Portland, Ore.— After a three-year process of open dialogue and consensus-based decision making, Green Building Initiative (GBI)…
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ABB offers new code compliant inverters for residential solar installers
Following the new SunSpec communication protocol, ABB offers a unique configuration that ensures design flexibility and compliance with 2014 & 2017 NEC 690.12 requirements. The robust energy production of a single-phase string inverter, the rapid shutdown function and an optimizer option provides installers a stronger solution to code compliant solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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NREL promotes new solar tool to accurately calculate PV module degradation rates
How long a product can be expected to perform at a high level is a fundamental indication of quality and durability. In the solar industry, accurately predicting the longevity of photovoltaic (PV) panels is essential to increase energy production, lower costs, and raise investor and consumer confidence. A new softwareRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Utilities scramble at last second to defeat popular solar bill in South Carolina
Less than a week after the South Carolina House passed House Bill 4421 (the Electric Consumer Bill of Rights Act) with bipasrtisan support, the bill stalled after utilities raised a technical point that required the House to approve the legislation by a two-thirds majority. In today’s vote, the House votedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Aurora Solar sales, design software now includes HD aerial images from Nearmap
Aurora Solar, a solar sales and design software leader that was in our nine customer service products to watch, sent word that it is now partnering with Nearmap for a serious upgrade to its site image interface. Through this collaboration, Nearmap’s up-to-date, sub 3” GSD imagery is now available withinRead More — Solar Builder magazine