Category: Green Building LEED News

  • Blue Oak Energy Completes 2.6-MW California Solar Tracking System

    Blue Oak Energy, a commercial and utility engineering firm, has completed the construction of a 2.6-MW solar power generation facility in Winters, California. This accomplishment signifies a progressive renewable stance by residents and local authorities. The solar farm, which will be locally owned and operated, is located 30 miles westRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • LEED certification update: October 2014

    Feature image:  In this recurring monthly feature, we take a look at LEED certification activity in October 2014, broken out by rating system and location, as well as newly certified …

  • itek Energy to Build New Solar Module Plant in Minneapolis

    Solar manufacturer itek Energy will open a new plant in Minneapolis, Minn., to produce advanced photovoltaic modules for residential and commercial systems. The facility will begin output in early 2015. “Our formula is pretty straightforward: the best solar technology, plus overwhelming consumer demand,” said Kelly Samson, itek Energy founding principal. “We’ve enjoyed tremendousRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Election Day News

    Some of what’s at stake in today’s elections.

  • NextEra Energy Resources Breaks Ground on Two California Solar Projects

    NextEra Energy Resources LLC, through its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries, today announced it has begun construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on separate sites in southern California. The solar PV systems will be ground mounted on 20-acre privately owned sites in Apple Valley, Calif., and Blythe, Calif. “We are committedRead More — Solar Builder magazine