Category: Green Building LEED News
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This pilot project will connect more energy storage in New York City
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Newlab are developing energy storage pilot projects in New York City, in conjunction with local entrepreneurs, community organizations, energy experts, and other industry players. “The Resilient Energy Studio envisions a future state in which a robust energy storage ecosystem is helping to foster a sustainable, resilient,……
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Change is in order: Inaccurate preliminary solar designs cost more than you think
At RE+ this year, I was speaking with a tier 1 solar installation company. I thought they might want to chat about ways to solve the costs associated with overlapping software systems, or inaccurate system designs — but they didn’t. Instead, they told me that they are having to scale back their sales because they……
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The future of cybersecurity: How renewable power controls can protect inverters from hacks and attacks
The world is changing rapidly as renewable energy penetration increases. Declining renewable energy costs mean it could be feasible to power the U.S. on 90% clean electricity by 2035, according to a study by UC Berkeley and GridLab. Rapid adoption of non-carbon fuel sources is a trend that seems likelyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Blue Planet Energy debuts slick, stackable LFP battery for any home or business
Blue Planet Energy continues to empower individuals and communities to further their decarbonization and electrification goals with the launch of its Blue Ion HI: a safe, hassle-free energy storage solution for homes, businesses and community resilience projects. Blue Ion HI is built on Blue Planet Energy’s core Blue Ion technology,Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Standard Communities leads public-private partnership adding solar PV to Foothill Villas Apartments
Standard Communities has led a public-private partnership that acquired Foothill Villas Apartments, a 100% affordable community comprising 239 units in 37 residential buildings on a 22-acre site in San Bernardino, CA. Standard Communities completed this transaction in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and theRead More — Solar Builder magazine