Category: Green Building LEED News
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6 Causes of Urban Heat Islands and 4 Ways to Offset Them
Urban heat islands, the pockets of intense heat found in areas with densely placed buildings and paved surfaces, make occupants uncomfortable and drive up energy bills. Here’s what you can do to combat this phenomenon. More…
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ABB sells solar inverter business to world’s eighth largest inverter manufacturer FIMER
ABB is selling its solar inverter business to the Italian company FIMER S.p.A. The companies say the transaction will enhance the future prospects of the solar inverter business and will enable ABB to focus its business portfolio on other growth markets. Both companies will ensure a smooth transition for customersRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Syncarpha Capital, Stem to build solar+storage projects in Massachusetts to participate in wholesale energy markets
Stem, Inc., a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) driven energy storage services, announced a new partnership with Syncarpha Capital to build 28.2 megawatt-hours (MWh) of large-scale storage projects co-sited with solar in Massachusetts. Syncarpha is a New York-based private equity firm that develops, owns and operates distributed PV solar energyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Syncarpha Capital, Stem to build solar+storage projects in Massachusetts to participate in wholesale energy markets
Stem, Inc., a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) driven energy storage services, announced a new partnership with Syncarpha Capital to build 28.2 megawatt-hours (MWh) of large-scale storage projects co-sited with solar in Massachusetts. Syncarpha is a New York-based private equity firm that develops, owns and operates distributed PV solar energyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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NantEnergy shows how solar + storage is a no-brainer for businesses in California, New Mexico right now
The solar + storage value proposition is increasingly a no-brainer for commercial buildings in states out West. Demand charges in California have increased by as much as 64% since 2014, and these charges can represent more than 50% of a company’s monthly energy bill. What’s more, California experienced more outagesRead More — Solar Builder magazine