Category: Green Building LEED News
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DOE SolSmart program expands to strengthen local solar energy markets
The national SolSmart program is expanding to help 500 more cities, towns, counties and regional organizations in the United States strengthen local solar energy markets, achieve energy equity goals and encourage economic growth. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the SolSmart program offers expert technical assistance at no cost to help local governments adopt……
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Greenskies installs 67 kW rooftop solar at Brownstone Intermediate School in CT
Greenskies Clean Focus has installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Brownstone Intermediate School in Portland, Connecticut. The 67 kW system is projected to save the Portland more than $10,000 annually in energy costs and more than $206,000 over the term of the power purchase agreement (PPA). “We are proud to partner with Connecticut Green……
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SEIA: Treasury Dept. Energy Communities adder credit guidance advances clean energy transition
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released a new map and guidance that will govern the implementation of the Energy Communities adder credit, a tool the U.S. solar and storage industry can use to improve access to solar power and energy storage. Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), clean energy developers using the solar Investment……
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Tesla’s Solar Roof is way off initial install goals, according to Wood Mackenzie report
Tesla CEO Elon Musk debuted the Tesla Solar Roof to much fanfare in 2016. Tesla aimed to manufacture 1,000 Solar Roofs per week by late 2019 and subsequently announced an installation goal of 1,000 Solar Roofs per week in early 2020. Industry analysts Wood Mackenzie estimate that, since the launch of the Tesla Solar Roof……
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SMA surpasses 20 GW of large-scale solar product installed in North America
SMA America has surpassed 20 GW of large-scale solar installed in North America, a threshold that the company crossed near the end of 2022. The American subsidiary’s growing installation base contributes to the company’s total global base, which now exceeds 105 GW. “We applaud our team’s dedication to growth and excellence in this rapidly growing……