Tag: Renewables
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Solar Installations Soar in First Two Years of Connecticut’s Unique Financing Program
Connecticut hasn’t been included in various state rankings of solar energy, but its efforts in financing projects and increasing accessibility could change that. In less than two years, 2,160 residential solar system contracts have been approved in Connecticut, according to The Associated Press. While Connecticut was not listed among Environment America’s top 12 states leading the…
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13 States Receive $4 Million to Support Energy Efficiency
[caption id="attachment_313699" align="alignright" width="360"] Photo courtesy of Shutterstock[/caption] Thirteen states received awards this week to help them advance energy efficiency through a range of projects across the U.S. The U.S. Department of Energy announced a total of $4 million in awards that will support projects at public institutions, local governments and industrial sectors. The recipient states…
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10 Clean Energy Victories to Be Thankful For
Throughout the year, we constantly ask for more when it comes to clean energy. We’ll never get tired of additional jobs, investments and policies that strengthen the cause for renewables while decreasing our reliance on fossil fuels. However, Thanksgiving offers a time to reflect on the progress already made in 2013. Here are 10 clean…
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Legislative Compromise Preserves Ohio’s Renewable Energy Targets
[caption id="attachment_313585" align="alignright" width="360"] A wind farm in Paulding County, OH with more than 50 turbines. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock[/caption] The Ohio senator who introduced legislation to scrap Ohio’s renewable energy mandates and goals says he has revamped the bill and expects it to pass through a committee next week. Sen. Bill Seitz (R-Cincinnati) told…
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New York Transforms World’s Largest Landfill Into City’s Biggest Solar Array
New York City selected its smallest borough for the site of its largest solar energy installation. Staten Island’s Freshkills Parks will be home to 10 megawatts (MW) of solar power, Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced on his website. Freshkills Park was once known as the world’s largest landfill, Bloomberg said. The solar development is part of an…