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greeNEWit Joins Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (MDHCD) as an Approved Energy Auditor
Recently named the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2016 ENERGY STAR® Contractor of the Year, greeNEWit is available to start providing multifamily energy audits and retrofits for affordable rental housing. - August 13, 2016 - greeNEWit
Solar FlexRack to Exhibit at Solar Power International 2016
Solar FlexRack’s latest products will be on display at Solar Power International 2016 in the North Hall, Booth #923. - August 13, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation for Congregation Beth Shalom; The Sun Shines on Napa Valley Synagogue
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 35 kW solar panel system at Congregation Beth Shalom in Napa, CA. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the Napa Synagogue’s photovoltaic system will reduce their carbon footprint while saving thousands in utility costs in the years to come. - August 12, 2016 - SolarCraft
Clean Footprint Recognized for Providing Jobs and Clean Energy in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Florida
The Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractors List includes Cape Canaveral-based solar firm, which scaled to the rank of #107 in 2016 from #477 in 2015. - August 12, 2016 - Clean Footprint
Six East African Energy Ministries to Address EAPIC in Nairobi in September
The energy ministries from six East African countries: Kenya, Somaliland, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, including two ministers, are confirmed to address the opening address at the East African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) on 21 September in Nairobi. - August 10, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
US Lighting Group Announces a New Addition to Their Growing Family
The Cleveland-based LED lighting manufacturer, US Lighting Group, has just announced a new distribution partnership with Mid-South LED. - August 05, 2016 - US Lighting Group
Registration Opens for GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Geothermal Energy Expo
Special deals for early birds and students at prestigious geothermal energy event. - July 27, 2016 - Geothermal Resources Council
HOMER International Microgrid Conference Keynote Speaker Announced: Audrey Zibelman, Chair of New York State Public Service Commission
HOMER Energy announced that Audrey Zibelman, Chair of the New York State Public Service Commission, will be the keynote speaker at the HOMER International Microgrid Conference 2016 in New York City. The conference will feature two days of high-quality presentations on the state of the art in microgrid deployments and planning, with a strong focus on the practical challenges and solutions in microgrids today. - July 22, 2016 - HOMER Energy, LLC
SolarCraft Appoints New President/CEO - North Bay Solar Energy Leader Sees Very Bright Future
Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leader in solar electric and solar pool heating system installation, announced today the appointment of Avner Daabul as the new President/CEO. Mr. Daabul brings more than 20 years of leadership and experience in the electrical and renewable energy field to his new role having previously served as Director of Operations at SolarCraft. - July 19, 2016 - SolarCraft
US Lighting Group to Appear at Next Week’s RNC in Cleveland
The Trump organization has personally invited Paul Spivak, CEO of US Lighting Group, to appear at next week’s Republican National Convention after a member of the Trump team met with Mr. Spivak and his team at their Eastlake, Ohio facility a few weeks ago. - July 15, 2016 - US Lighting Group
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar Inverters Chosen for Iowa’s Largest Utility-Scale Solar Project
Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced at Intersolar North America today that its transformerless three-phase inverters were chosen for Central Iowa Power Cooperative’s (CIPCO) utility-scale solar project that spans five sites across its... - July 15, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
Intelligen.Energy Expanding Into Grafton to Help Educate About Solar
Intelligen.Energy announced today that they will now be servicing Grafton in response to recent demand. With this move, homeowners will have access to free local solar consultants who can educate about the particulars of installing solar. “We’re very excited to offer our services to... - July 15, 2016 - Intelligen.Energy
Whitman Construction Expands Solar Offering with SunTegra® Shingles
SunTegra and Whitman Construction partner to provide the aesthetically-preferred solar roof system to residential customers. - July 08, 2016 - SunTegra
Solar Induced CAISO Power Plant Cycling Up 400%
New research by Renewable Impacts LLC, covering CAISO power plant cycling, revealed that solar induced cycling of fossil fueled plants increased 400% between 2011 and 2013. - July 06, 2016 - Renewable Impacts LLC
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar Adds Premium Features and Options to Advanced String Combiners
Yaskawa - Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that premium features and options have been added to its DISCOM and ARCCOM string combiner lines. The combiners have gone through Highly Accelerated Lifetime Testing (HALT) guaranteeing all components... - July 01, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Has Delivered a Biodiesel Plant to the Northern Grains Co-Op
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has completed a B-500 Biodiesel plant sale to the Northern Grains Co-op, Belize. The Biodiesel production equipment will be used to recycle soybean oil and produce Biodiesel for Belize. - July 01, 2016 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
Strong Focus on Geothermal at EAPIC in Nairobi in September
During the EAPIC conference in Nairobi in September there will be a strong focus on geothermal, including sessions on geothermal business models for the region. - June 30, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
America Green Has Partnered with Groupon
America Green announces they are on Groupon in the following markets: New York, NY Los Angeles, CA Miami, FL Portland, OR Philadelphia, PA Las Vegas, NV Baltimore, MD America Green aims to reach more homeowners and business owners via Groupon. This Solar Provider’s goal is to reach as many... - June 29, 2016 - SOLAREUM
Inexhaustible Demolishes Barriers Inhibiting U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Development
Inexhaustible announces a Patent Pending method of over-the-water electricity transport that dramatically improves offshore wind energy economics while protecting the natural beauty of seacoast environments by mitigating the cost of distance from shore. - June 27, 2016 - Inexhaustible
Solar FlexRack Presenting at Intersolar North America
Steve Daniel, Solar FlexRack’s Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing will be presenting at Intersolar North America. - June 24, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
Deadline Nears for Global Geothermal Awards
Nominations for the annual GRC Awards to be submitted by June 24. - June 24, 2016 - Geothermal Resources Council
Houston-Based KW Solar Innovates to Reduce Soft Costs
KW Solar, a Houston-based solar panel provider and installation company, utilize home-grown technology to streamline workflow and internal processes. This emphasis on soft cost reduction is unique in the residential solar energy industry, where traditionally-run construction companies lack the technical savvy to systematize and automate internal processes. KW Solar sees soft cost reduction as the best opportunity for staying competitive, as other costs of delivery will remain static or increase. - June 23, 2016 - KW Solar
East African Power Industry Convention Announces Platinum Sponsorship by Lucy Electric
“This is a very exciting time for the electricity sector across East Africa and at Lucy Electric we hope to play a key part in helping to make this a reality,” says Phil Dingle, Marketing Director, Lucy Electric, a global secondary distribution leader in the electricity sector and a... - June 22, 2016 - Future Energy East Africa
America Green Launching in Maryland
America Green is bringing its grassroots campaign to the state of Maryland and aims to spread awareness about the advantages of solar energy systems with $0 down installation rate. This initiative extends nationwide. America Green is looking for Partners who share the same enthusiasm and vision... - June 15, 2016 - SOLAREUM
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Announces SuperTemp™ - New Electrolyte Formulations for BEV, PHEV, and Start/Stop Vehicle Systems
Wildcat’s new electrolyte discoveries improve cycle life at both temperature extremes - reducing cell impedance by 40% at -25 deg C and by 30% during 60 deg C storage tests. - June 10, 2016 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
HOMER Energy Announces International Microgrid Conference: New York City Hosts HOMER Microgrid International 2016 - Focus on Microgrid Challenges, Solutions
HOMER Energy, developer of the industry-leading HOMER software for modeling hybrid renewable energy systems, announced that it will present its 4th Annual International Microgrid Conference November 7 and 8 at Columbia University in New York City. - June 02, 2016 - HOMER Energy, LLC
African Utility Week’s Growth and Success a Reflection of Confidence in Continent’s Energy and Water Sectors
“Everyone who was part of this year’s African Utility Week felt the same passion for the energy and water sectors on the continent and had the feeling that we are on the brink of enormous progress,” says Evan Schiff, event director of the African Utility Week conference and... - June 02, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
America Green is Launching Groupons
The Renewable Energy Movement has started slow in the United States compared to other countries, such as Germany. However, the demand for solar energy has been increasing at a faster rate. The US has reached its 1 Millionth Solar Installation. A milestone has been reached. America Green is proud... - May 28, 2016 - SOLAREUM
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power Installation at Menlo Park Fire Station - Silicon Valley Fire Station Goes Green and Saves Money
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft recently completed the installation of a 41 kW DC solar panel installation at the newly constructed Station 2 Menlo Park Fire Department, Menlo Park, CA. The solar panel system will save the Station over $250,000 dollars in energy fees over the next 20 years. - May 26, 2016 - SolarCraft
Freedom Solar Power, ABC Home & Commercial Team Up to Bring Power of the Sun to San Antonio
ABC Home & Commercial Services in San Antonio is now powered by the sun, thanks to a project recently completed by Freedom Solar Power. Powered by 152 SunPower 327 watt high efficiency modules, this solar project will offset more than 75 percent of ABC’s electricity costs, and it will... - May 25, 2016 - Freedom Solar Power
Sierra Leone’s Kandeh Yumkella, City Power and Akon Lighting Winners in African Utility Week Industry Awards in Cape Town
Sierra Leone’s Kandeh Yumkella of the Sustainable Energy For All Initiative, Johannesburg’s City Power, George Airport and Akon Lighting are just some of the exciting and pioneering power and water professionals, utilities and projects that were winners in this year’s African... - May 21, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar Launches PV Inverter Blog
Solectria Solar, the leading U.S. commercial PV inverter manufacturer, announced that it has officially launched its new PV Inverter blog. This blog will focus on top industry topics, news, recently installed projects and life at Yaskawa – Solectria Solar. Readers can subscribe to the blog... - May 21, 2016 - Yaskawa - Solectria Solar
HOMER Energy Announces Release of HOMER Pro 3.6: Upgraded Software Addresses Rapidly Changing Microgrid Storage Market
HOMER Energy today announced the release of HOMER Pro 3.6, the latest version of the company’s HOMER Pro software, the global standard for early stage microgrid design and analysis. Microgrids are independent electrical systems that can operate either in concert with the main electrical grid... - May 20, 2016 - HOMER Energy, LLC
DC PACE Contractor, greeNEWit, Partners with Urban Ingenuity to Promote Innovative Energy Financing
Two local firms are helping move building retrofit and clean energy infrastructure projects off of the drawing board and into development by cutting costs, enhancing financial performance, and funding capital improvement. - May 20, 2016 - greeNEWit
Rentricity to Provide Safe Drinking Water Certified In-Pipe Hydropower Solution to Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority
New purchased water infrastructure to include NSF qualified energy recovery solution for 100 kilowatts of renewable electricity. - May 18, 2016 - Rentricity Inc.
Africa’s Power and Water Innovations, Opportunities and Successes in Focus at African Utility Week in Cape Town
Cape Town will be the continent’s energy capital this week when more than 6000 power and water professionals from more than 70 countries, including 27 African nations, will gather for the 16th African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and trade exhibition from 17-19 May at the... - May 17, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Solar Optimum, Inc. Sponsors Movie Premiere, “Head of State” Starring Aram Mp3
Solar Optimum, Inc. today announced its sponsorship of the red carpet movie premiere, “Head of State” on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at the MGN Five Star Cinema in Glendale, California. The romantic-comedy features megastar Aram Sargsyan, best known as Aram Mp3, an Armenian singer,... - May 16, 2016 - Solar Optimum
Bentek Receives Over 100MW in New Orders for UL listed 1500VDC UTS String Combiners
Bentek, with over 30 years of design and manufacturing experience in a broad range of both AC and DC OEM power distribution products for the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar PV marketplaces, announces it has received orders that exceed 100MW for its new 1500VDC line of UTS integrated disconnect string combiners. This product line is UL listed to UL1741 as well as CSA C22.2 No. 290-15 for systems in Canada. - May 13, 2016 - Bentek Corporation
US Lighting Group Announces a More Affordable Alternative to Their Best Selling BH4 Series LED Bulbs
US Lighting Group has announced the arrival of their GFY LED bulb series; a more affordable alternative to their other 4-foot LED bulb line. - May 13, 2016 - US Lighting Group
SolarCraft Earns Top Honor as Best Marin Solar Installer - Pacific Sun Readers Vote SolarCraft the Best of Marin for a Sixth Year
SolarCraft, a Novato business since 1984, has again been awarded the Best of Marin by the Pacific Sun’s annual reader’s poll to identify the best businesses in the Marin County. Earning Best of Marin for 5 consecutive years put SolarCraft in the Pacific Sun’s Hall of Fame in 2015, which put them out of voting contention for one year. In 2016, SolarCraft was once more voted the best solar installer in Marin County for a sixth year. - May 11, 2016 - SolarCraft
Solar FlexRack Announces Webinar: Insider’s Secrets to Reducing Project Costs Through Racking Services and Solutions
The webinar will be presented on Solar Power World on May 19th, 2016 in partnership with Bombard Renewable Energy. - May 11, 2016 - Solar FlexRack
A Program That's Changing the Way We Buy Homes
Many consumers looking to purchase a home are unaware of a new solar program that allows them to bundle solar into their mortgage during their home purchase. The program, “Solar Ready Homes,” allows qualified borrowers to exceed their loan limit by up to 20 percent for the purpose of... - May 05, 2016 - Solar Ready Homes
Introducing the Best of the Continent’s Power and Water People and Projects: the African Utility Week Industry Awards Finalists
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront’s Solar Farm, Nigeria’s Genesis Energy, Nairobi City Water in Kenya and Sierra Leone’s Kandeh Yumkella of the SE4All Initiative are just some of the exciting and pioneering power and water professionals, utilities and projects that have been named as finalists for this year’s African Utility Week Industry Awards. - April 24, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Finalists Announced in African Utility Week’s Innovation Hub for Energy and Water Industry
Aquaponic farming, a geyser switch and other water and energy savings gadgets and software are amongst the winning innovations and inventions that will be showcased at the Innovation Hub taking place during the upcoming African Utility Week in Cape Town from 17-19 May. Fifteen SMEs, start-ups and... - April 22, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
Registration Opens for Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Geothermal Resources Council Annual Meeting
Popular networking event for the geothermal energy industry in Sacramento, California. - April 20, 2016 - Geothermal Resources Council
Final Countdown for Largest Ever Geothermal Conference in Iceland
Iceland Geothermal Conference is promising an exciting set of events, presentations, field trips and social occasions. Bringing together more than 600 participants from more than 50 countries, it will be Iceland’s largest geothermal event ever. - April 20, 2016 - ThinkGeoEnergy
Turkish Geothermal Sector Surging Ahead in Global Rankings
The incredible growth of Turkey’s geothermal sector will be featured at IGC Türkiye, the Congress in the Heart of the Geothermal Industry in Turkey, with partners Ormat and Exergy and an exciting EBRD workshop preceding the event. - April 16, 2016 - ThinkGeoEnergy
African Utility Week’s Finance and Investment Forum: Africa as Attractive Power Project Investment Destination
During the Finance and Investment Forum at African Utility Week in May, financiers and project owners will hear about the key trends impacting project finance in regional energy markets with updates and insights on market opportunities, sources of capital, financing instruments, risk mitigation strategies, success factors and access to project finance. - April 14, 2016 - African Utility Week & POWERGEN Africa
US Lighting Group Recently Helped to Bring a Beloved Cleveland Organization Into the Future with a Full LED Retrofit
Late in 2015, US Lighting Group worked with Cleveland’s Lake Erie Nature and Science Center to improve their lighting situation and help them cut energy costs. - April 14, 2016 - US Lighting Group
Free Electricity in KC Gets Easy with Best Solar Panels from EnergyONE
EnergyONE is helping Kansas City homeowners with free electricity through the best quality American made solar panels at highly affordable rates. The company assures customized projects with a 2-year full warranty. - April 14, 2016 - EnergyOne LLC