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Rhode Island National Guard Cuts Its Annual Electricity Bill by $100,000 With Rooftop Solar

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Atten-tion! Rhode Island National Guard Cuts Its Annual Electricity Bill by $100,000 With Rooftop Solar   550kWp system has offset around two-thirds of maintenance facility’s energy use in year one It is the third SolarEdge system to be installed as part of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resource’s ‘Lead by Example’ initiative MILPITAS, Calif. — 5th October 2023 – The Rhode Island National …

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New Acoustic Technology Protects Marine Mammals while Enabling Renewable Offshore Energy

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Saildrone and RPS are using smart tools to provide long-term monitoring of endangered species over large areas slated for offshore wind development. (September 6, 2023 – FALMOUTH, MA) – Saildrone, the world leader in uncrewed surface vehicles and autonomous ocean data collection, together with RPS, a leading provider of protected species monitoring and mitigation compliance services, announced today the completion …

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Lawsuit Challenges California’s Regressive Rooftop Solar Policy

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SAN FRANCISCO— The Center for Biological Diversity, The Protect Our Communities Foundation and the Environmental Working Group late Wednesday petitioned the California Court of Appeal to review the state’s new rooftop solar policy. The policy, which took effect April 15, significantly slashes the credit new solar users get for sharing their extra solar energy with the grid. The legal action comes after …

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Castillo Engineering and BioStar Renewables Partner on 15 MW Solar Project in Kansas

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Partnership enables renewable diesel plant to power its operations with on-site solar energy  Castillo Engineering provided its expertise in value engineering and site optimization for this 15 MW solar project located in Hugoton, which required directly interconnecting into a substation and site planning within a railroad loop. Maitland, FL, April 25, 2023 – Castillo Engineering announced today that it has partnered with BioStar Renewables, …

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California Regulators Urged to Delay Harmful Rooftop Solar Plan

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SAN FRANCISCO— California regulators should revise a new rooftop solar plan to make solar more affordable for low-income communities, dozens of groups will tell the California Public Utilities Commission at its meeting Thursday. The commission’s plan drastically slashes the credit new solar users would get for sharing their extra solar energy with the grid. More than 100 groups are urging the commission …

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California Solar Project

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Full Operation of California Solar Project That Will Power More Than 145,000 Homes PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The Department of the Interior today announced that the Blythe Solar Power Project – a four-unit, 485-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility and 387 MW battery energy storage system in Riverside County, California – is now fully operational. The project, which will produce enough energy …

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Top 10 Solar Companies of 2022

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Switching to solar is a great option if you’re looking for ways to cut your carbon footprint and help the environment. There is a wealth of solar companies available, and it may be difficult to make a decision. How do you know which one is right for your home? Here is a guide to the top 10 solar companies of …

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Interior Department Outlines Roadmap for Continued Renewable Energy Progress on Public Lands

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Approval of more than 120 renewable energy projects with combined generating capacity of 12,000 megawatts; new BLM report forecasts additional activity WASHINGTON — As part of its commitment to support and inspire a clean energy transition, the Department of the Interior today announced a series of steps taken to advance the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to permit 25 gigawatts of renewable power on …

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Can Geothermal Ever Become the Norm?

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Saving the planet through sustainable lifestyle changes is at the top of everyone’s mind. It’s why so many people recycle and minimize their petrol purchases – but they may not know much about the most significant potential energy source for humanity’s future. Read on to learn whether geothermal can ever become the norm and why so many people agree it …

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Solar Driven Concrete Production Is on the Way

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Concrete is the second most widely utilized substance on the planet behind water. Developers use concrete – and its primary ingredient, cement – to build roads, foundations, bridges, and other structures. Environmentalists are targeting the material’s manufacturing process because of its large carbon footprint. Eco-conscious engineers are following the sustainability path by integrating renewables into cement and concrete production. Before …

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Solar Becoming Pervasive in Small Electronics

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Eco-consumerism is dominating the market and influencing green production practices. Individuals hope to shrink their carbon footprints while meeting their modern consumption demands. Manufacturers are targeting material pollution by incorporating renewables into their designs. Engineers advanced solar technology over the past decade, which helps individuals produce more emission-free energy to support their product usage. Many residents are installing photovoltaic (PV) …

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Building a Power Grid for the 21st Century: How the U.S. can achieve another engineering feat by leveraging AI

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By: Sean McEvoy, SVP Energy, Veritone When the U.S. built its power grid nearly one hundred years ago, it was recognized as one of mankind’s greatest engineering achievements of the 20th century. Today, while it is considered the world’s largest machine, it is extremely vulnerable to 21st century soaring demands and climate threats. Comprised of thousands of power plants and thousands …

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A Quick Guide to Becoming a Solar Contractor

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The current wave of interest in solar energy may provide serious opportunities for electrical contractors. Homeowners, business owners, and others are investing in solar systems. The benefits of these systems — primarily savings on energy bills and a smaller carbon footprint — are significant, especially while there is an ongoing conversation around sustainability and climate change. This is how electrical …

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Solar Could Be the Key to Protecting Homes From Power Outages

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You took the plunge, invested in solar panels for your home, and are reaping the benefits of saving money on your utility bills. Then the power’s knocked out at night during a storm. Even with solar panels, homeowners remain connected to their city’s power grid in what’s called a “grid-tied” solar system. In case you didn’t know, solar panels are …

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Interior Department Advances Three Solar Projects in California

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First solar projects approved under the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior announced today it has approved two solar projects with a third nearing final completion on public lands in Riverside County, Calif., underscoring the Department’s commitment to promoting onshore renewable energy production. The three projects will generate roughly 1,000 megawatts (or 1 gigawatt of power) and are the first projects approved under the Desert Renewable …

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Everything You Need to Know About Your Home’s Sun Score

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___________________________________________________________________________ Society’s understanding and value of global environmental sustainability has increased over the past few years. The United Nations evaluated the demand for emission-reduction efforts, establishing the Paris Agreement. Its goal is to reduce greenhouse gases. Individuals can support the sustainability goal by installing solar rooftops on their properties. You may increase the efficiency of your investment by first calculating …

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How to Safely Support Sustainable Nonprofits

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We have reached a point of urgency when it comes to the protection of our planet. The recent United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has made it clear human-driven global heating has brought us to the point of no return. Climate change is progressing more rapidly than previously predicted and some elements — like rising water levels …

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Can Renewable Energy Solve Fluctuating Electricity Costs?

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Residents may experience a decline in their savings over the years as their rent remains the same. The decrease in financial accumulation may experience limitations based on rising energy costs. If you rely on fossil fuel-derived electricity sources, your utility costs change month-to-month. The Cause of Fluctuating Prices Electricity price fluctuations originate from the oil and gas industry. When disasters …

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Community Solar Landfill Project

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Navisun’s Community Solar Landfill Project in Linden, New Jersey to Expand Equitable Clean Energy Access as it Nears Completion   Repurposed Linden landfill site to provide more affordable solar energy and guaranteed savings for local residents Hingham, MA, August 16th, 2021 – Navisun LLC, a solar independent power producer that co-develops, acquires, owns, and operates distributed and small utility-scale solar projects, announced that its …

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Debunking Four Myths About Solar Energy Farms

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By Nathan Fabrick Solar energy is poised to become an important part of America’s new energy supply as the country is preparing to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy within the next few decades. President Biden wants the United States to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide net greenhouse gas pollution in 2030. Within the mix …

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