Category: Green Building LEED News
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Big Coal Leaves Montana, Another Success for Fossil Activists
Bankrupt Arch Coal will not strip mine another 1.6 billion tons of coal in some of the most beautiful country in the US.
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Las Vegas IKEA ready to open with 1-MW PV system on roof
The world’s largest retailers continue to see the value of solar. IKEA announced that the solar installation is complete atop its Las Vegas store opening May 18, 2016. Once commissioned, the project will be the largest single-use retail rooftop solar array in Nevada. The store’s 240,504-square-foot solar comprises a 1.14Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Poll: Voters in swing states favor pro-solar candidates
Independent voters in key swing states would be more likely to vote for a Republican candidate who vocally supported solar energy, according to a new poll by Public Opinion Strategies. When asked about the impact of a Republican candidate showing more vocal support for solar, over a quarter (27 percent) ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Two top solar installers announce new financing deals this week
SolarCity Corp. and Vivint Solar both had announcements on new financial vehicles this week. The details: SolarCity SolarCity closed a new tax equity fund to finance over $131 million in residential, commercial and military solar projects. The financing partner was not disclosed. The fund covers the capital cost of solarRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Mass Protests In April, May in US and Around the World
This spring, huge rallies and protests are planned around the world against fossil fuels and to restore Democracy in the US.