Category: Green Building LEED News
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Moving sustainability forward in the Green Ribbon Schools of West Virginia
Published on: 4 Sep 2014 Feature image: Note: U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) recognizes schools, districts and postsecondary institutions that are 1) reducing environmental impact and costs, 2) impro…
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Fire-Rated Solar Systems Required in California for 2015
The U.S. solar industry will be hearing a lot more about UL 2703 (mounting) and UL 1703 (modules) standards in relation to fire ratings and “class” designations in the coming months. The 2012 International Building Code requires all rooftop PV systems to have the same fire rating as the rooftopRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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A Decade In Review
After 10 steadily successful years of the U.S. solar industry, what have we learned? It’s often difficult to comprehend how far the solar industry has come in the last 10 years. But just look at the numbers: In 2004, the United States had 155 MW of installed solar capacity —Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Sun Block
Solar carports have secured a strong foothold in the industry in the last few years. They really are a double whammy — generating electricity while providing shade. California is a strong market for carports; many schools and municipalities have taken advantage. M Bar C Construction considers itself one of theRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Solar Power International 2014 Product Showcase
Solar Power International will be in Las Vegas, Oct. 20-23, 2014. Visit Solar Builder at Booth 1740! Advanced Energy The AE 3TL Horizontal Mounting Kit provides a compact and cost-effective means to install AE 3TL string inverters in a horizontal orientation — an option essential for complying with NEC 2014Read More — Solar Builder magazine