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The results of the study by Wells Fargo Foundation and NREL initiative showed that PV-coated windows can appreciably lower the solar heat gain coefficient. July 21, 2022 In the IN2 NEXT project, PV-coated windows from NEXT Energy Technologies were tested against traditional commercial windows, tracking performance based on their respective solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), …

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The state legislature amended their local tax laws to lock in the assessed value of land on which renewable energy projects are built. July 20, 2022 The Rhode Island state legislature has said that land values may no longer be increased due to the presence of renewable assets. There was a bit of a dance …

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The Brightfields Energy Siting tool identifies areas in Wyoming where new energy development is unlikely to encounter land-use conflicts. July 20, 2022 Ranking tenth in size and 50th in population, Wyoming is known for its wide open, unspoiled spaces. However, it is not known as a leader in renewable energy. With just 143 MW installed, …

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Clean Energy Associates is continuing its expansion in Europe with the hire of Jörg Althaus, a leading solar engineer and longtime senior executive at TÜV Rheinland, to help lead its Engineering and ESG services practice from Cologne, Germany. CEA now has over 200 team members who support work in 65 countries. Althaus held a wide …

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In one year, Pittsburgh Airport’s microgrid saved so much in energy costs that it’s considering doubling the size of the installation. July 19, 2022 One year ago Pittsburgh International Airport became the first major US airport to be powered entirely by a microgrid using natural gas and solar energy, and the results are in. Carbon dioxide emissions …

Pittsburgh Airport solar microgrid saved $1 million in energy costs Read More »

With strong demand for its Timberline nailable solar shingle, GAF Energy is looking to expand manufacturing capacity 500%. July 19, 2022 Until the company’s 2021 renovation of a 112,000-squre-foot factory in San Jose, California, GAF Energy’s building integrated solar products were manufactured in South Korea. The reason for the move to the United States was …

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In the US, Volkswagen partners with Tesla cofounder’s company Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries; in Germany, Volkswagen launches renewables-powered fast-charging EV park with second-life batteries; and Polestar, Mercedes and BMW release fresh sales figures. July 18, 2022 From pv magazine global The adoption of EV in the US is picking up pace as gasoline …

The mobility rEVolution: Rising gas prices supercharge EV adoption in the US Read More »

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The second announced PPA for the project will help the bank to power nearly 50% of its legacy operations in the Mid-Atlantic with renewable electricity. July 15, 2022 Constellation Energy said it has signed another long-term renewable supply agreement for electricity generated by the Mammoth Central solar project, announcing a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) …

PNC Bank signs 80 MW power purchase agreement with Mammoth Solar Read More »