Tag: sustainability
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USDA provides $2.3 billion to support renewable energy in rural communities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted $2.3 billion in funding for reliable energy infrastructure and renewable energy projects to rural communities across the country, driving economic development in rural areas and helping lower energy costs for rural Americans. A majority of the funding will support 39 projects to improve electric infrastructure in 21 states through the Electric……
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Grappone Mazda zooms on solar energy from ReVision
New Hampshire-based Grappone Mazda partnered with ReVision Energy to install 295 solar panels at the auto dealership’s recently opened location in Concord. The rooftop array generates 162,989 kWh of clean energy, offsetting more than 60% of Grappone Mazda’s electrical usage. Grappone Mazda is part of the Grappone Automotive Group, a fourth-generation family-owned New Hampshire dealership representing Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, and Toyota, as well……
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12 takeaways from VDE tracker hail stow strategies report
Protecting solar facilities from damaging weather can save project stakeholders big in the long run. A new report from VDE Americas and Wells Fargo Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance provides actionable strategies for the best way to stow trackers during a hail storm or other similar event. Published Feb. 14, “Best Practices for Hail Stow of Single-Axis……
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Bob Westphal Memorial Scholarship accepting applications to support energy construction
The Bob Westphal Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Awarded to students interested in pursuing a career in energy construction, applications for the $2,500 scholarship are due by May 31. Students can submit applications through the SkillsUSA website at skillsusa.org. The Bob Westphal Memorial Scholarship is a five-year program that was established……
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Verogy to transform 3 Connecticut landfills into solar energy hubs
West Hartford, Connecticut-based solar developer Verogy has received permits to build solar projects on three former landfills. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) granted permits to convert sites in Deep River, Middletown and Montville, Connecticut, into solar energy projects. The capped landfills will now host solar projects with an aggregate size……