Tag: News
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New Hampshire residents support solar energy, net metering
A new state-wide poll found that 4 out of 5 New Hampshire voters favor solar as an energy source and a clear majority support New Hampshire’s net metering law that allows solar customers to get credit for the extra energy their solar panels produce. The support spans political party lines.Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Duke Energy constructing 17-MW solar facility at Indiana Naval base
Duke Energy plans to add more clean, renewable energy to its generation mix with the construction of a 17-megawatt (AC) solar facility at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane, located 40 miles southwest of Bloomington, Ind. The company has requested a certificate of public convenience and necessity from the Indiana UtilityRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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N.Y. plans to train Fort Drum military personnel in solar jobs
One number that is always mentioned in the middle of stats concerning the solar boom, but is maybe glossed over, is the amount of U.S. veterans the industry plans to employ, such as through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Ready Vets training program. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announcedRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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SunEdison signs 1-MW deal with city of Watervliet, N.Y.
SunEdison signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Watervliet, N.Y., for close to 1-MW DC of solar power. The solar power will be used in all city-owned buildings, including City Hall, the fire station and the library. The agreement with SunEdison is expected to save Watervliet taxpayers more than $1Read More — Solar Builder magazine
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Johns Hopkins taps SolarCity, Direct Energy, OneEnergy Renewables for 13.6-MW solar install
Johns Hopkins says it is time to start producing some of its own affordable, reliable energy. But due to lack of roof or ground space on current facilities for such a large-scale solar project, Johns Hopkins chose a remote solar arrangement that could still provide its facilities with affordable power.Read More — Solar Builder magazine