Category: Green Building LEED News
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SEIA promotes bill to revamp South Carolina’s outdated energy market rules
The solar industry has had its sights set on South Carolina since the ball dropped. There was this broad coalition urging action within the first 100 days of 2019, and now SEIA is following up, urging South Carolina’s Legislature to pass Senate Bill 332 (sponsored by Senator Tom Davis, R-Beaufort)Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Duke Energy Florida brings massive Hamilton Solar Power Plant online
The new 74.9-megawatt (MW) Hamilton Solar Power Plant in Jasper, Fla., is now operation, according to Duke Energy. The plant’s carbon-free power is enough to energize more than 20,000 homes at peak production. The Hamilton plant is part of the company’s strategic commitment to install or acquire 700 MW ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Auric Solar rebrands as Auric Energy, acquires Solaroo Energy
Auric Energy is making some moves. First came word that the Utah-based solar installer was rebranding as Auric Energy, previously known as Auric Solar, to reflect the greater range of products and services it now offers, such as electrical and battery storage, among other services to be announced. The company hintedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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PV Protection: Four reasons you should already be installing protective barriers on solar arrays
Installing a protective barrier or skirt with a rooftop solar system should no longer be considered an add-on or upgrade but rather an integral part of the design. The argument why is self-explanatory once you play out the scenario. So, let’s play it out. A protective barrier provides pest protection.Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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City of Greenville, Illinois, partners with Sunpin Solar on its first major solar project
The City of Greenville, Ill., and signed ab option and lease agreement with the California-based solar developer Sunpin Solar for a potential major solar energy project site within the community. Approximately 70 miles south of Springfield, Ill., this 150-acre solar site will host an approximate 30-40 MW solar system withRead More — Solar Builder magazine