Category: Green Building LEED News
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Five ways to modernize the U.S. electric power grid via Advanced Energy Economy
Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) and Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum (CRES Forum) released a policy paper outlining five recommendations to modernize the U.S. electric power grid. By unleashing advanced energy investment, encouraging innovation in the electricity sector, and providing more affordable energy options for all consumers, there are opportunitiesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Greater Hudson Bank finances 2-MW landfill solar project in Monroe, N.Y.
Greater Hudson Bank teamed up with OnForce Solar and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to finance the construction and ongoing operation of a new solar array in the Town of Monroe, N.Y. The system is expected to be completed by October 2018. “The Bank is pleased to partnerRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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CertainTeed, Solar Energy International partner on for solar installer training
CertainTeed, a leading North American brand of building materials, is expanding its partnership with Solar Energy International (SEI), a leading provider of professional training for the solar industry workforce. Starting now, two of SEI’s courses can be used to satisfy training requirements needed to participate in CertainTeed’s Solar Installer Program.Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Leading U.S. roofing contractor joins SEIA board of directors
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade association for the U.S. solar energy industry, announced today that PetersenDean, a leading U.S. roofing and solar power contractor, has joined SEIA’s board of directors. Gary Liardon, President of Consumer Group Nationwide at PetersenDean, will serve as a director. Based inRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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FPL Energy update: Four new solar plants coming online, battery-storage pilots underway
Florida Power & Light Company started construction on four new solar power plants this week, adding to the 14 major solar power plants it already operates and more than 200 smaller solar installations, totaling more than 935 megawatts of universal solar capacity currently powering customers. In addition, FPL and otherRead More — Solar Builder magazine