Category: Green Building LEED News
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Solarize programs a boon to solar installers, local communities
One of the coolest parts of the solar industry, as far as an energy industry goes, is the collaboration it can create between suppliers, cities and citizens. Solarize is one ongoing example of this. Originally launched in Portland, Ore., in 2009, the Solarize approach allows groups of homeowners or businessesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SolarCity eliminates 500 jobs in Nevada after net-metering decision
Following the decision by Governor Brian Sandoval’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to drastically alter Nevada’s rooftop solar industry, SolarCity announced that it has been forced to eliminate more than 550 jobs in the state. Where possible, the company will relocate affected employees to business-friendly states. The PUC’s decision is makingRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar Site Spotlight: Custom engineering for flood plain levels with AET
The Rayport-G ECO mounting system from Applied Energy Technologies (AET), a preferred supplier of commercial and utility-scale racking systems, was selected by Swinerton Renewable Energy for a 30 MW-DC project in North Carolina. AET’s engineering team provided substantial support for the system due to the unique site conditions. Extensive custom engineeringRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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United Wind Raises $200 Million For Small Wind Systems
United will be able to install 1000 projects in the next two years, in the largest project funding round for small wind so far.
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Venezuela Outlaws GMOs, Moves Toward Organic Agriculture
Not only does the law forbid GMO seed imports and cultivation, it ensures national sovereignty over indigenous seeds by prohibiting patents.