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PV Training Can Fill Knowledge Gap for Code Officials and Other Professionals

Laure-Jeanne Davignon

October 20, 2016 | Post Your Comment

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Since April, IREC and partners have been busy with a project focused on bringing high quality training to code officials and the fire service. Full Article

Sustainable Amsterdam: A ‘Win-Win’ Post-Fossil Fuel Strategy

John J. Berger

October 19, 2016 | Post Your Comment

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Convinced that a rapid transition away from fossil fuels would be a “win-win” for the city, Amsterdam officials are committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80–90 percent by 2050, largely eliminating reliance on fossil fuels. Full Article

The Asia Super Grid – Four Countries Join Together to Maximize Renewable Energy

Junko Movellan

October 18, 2016 | Post Your Comment

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The triple-disaster of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown that hit the northeast of Japan in March 2011 was a wake-up call for many people. Full Article

Listen Up: A Gathering of Solar Pioneers

The Energy Show on Renewable Energy World

October 18, 2016 | Post Your Comment

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Scientists at Bell Labs made the first solar cell in 1954. A dozen years later entrepreneurs started installing solar panels on rooftops. Full Article

Why Everyone is Talking About Baseload Power

Steven Meredith

October 18, 2016 | Post Your Comment

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One concept over the last few months that seems to have become more prevalent is the idea of baseload power. Full Article

Sustainable Women Series: Tips for Contractors, The Future of Solar & Workforce Development

Abby Thompson

October 18, 2016 | Post Your Comment

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The solar industry is booming, and there’s a lot to keep track of. From system configuration to energy storage, O&M and beyond, the job of Franklin Beach Energy’s Managing Director Carter Wall is never really done. Full Article

Sonnen Considering IPO in Bid to Rival Tesla Powerwall Storage

Brian Parkin

October 19, 2016 | Post Your Comment

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Sonnen GmbH, a German solar energy storage maker that competes against Tesla Motors Inc.’s Powerwall battery, may pursue an initial share sale as early as 2017 to develop additional services. Full Article

Unlocking the Clean Energy Value of Dormant Corporate Properties — Part One: Advantages

Hayden Baker, Van Hilderbrand, Jim Wrathall and Jeffrey Karp

October 19, 2016 | Post Your Comment

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More than 60 percent of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted sustainability commitments. Full Article

Why Going Local Makes Sense for the Clean Energy Transition

John Farrell

October 19, 2016 | Post Your Comment

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This is a response to a Forbes commentary published in May, by Steve Cicala. Full Article

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Standard Solar Breaks Ground on New Solar Project for Choptank Electric Cooperative

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