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AIA - Energy Modeling Sessions

Energy Modeling

by aahassonjee

The American Institute of Architects in New York will be hosting sessions entitled "Demystifying Energy Modeling" to give architects training experience with the modeling process for whole buildings and shoebox facade modeling. Option… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 559 views | Posted on: 10/15/2016 | Last updated: 10/16/2016

The Price of Solar Continues to Fall

Solar,Renewable Energy,Solar Panels,Power Purchase Agreement,Installation

by JackSawyer Student

The price of both installation and buying solar panels is reaching remarkable lows. New data from 2015 shows that the price of installation in 2015 went down 5% for residential rooftop systems and 12% for solar farms. This is quite a signif… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 761 views | Posted on: 09/08/2016 | Last updated: 09/08/2016

Florida Voters add Solar Tax Break to State Constitution, More to Come - via the Miami Herald

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

In the primary election on August 30th, Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved (70%!!) an amendment to the Florida Constitution which exempts solar and other renewable energy devices on business and industrial property from property taxes… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 766 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Florida Voters add Solar Tax Break to State Constitution, More to Come - via the Miami Herald

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

In the primary election on August 30th, Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved (70%!!) an amendment to the Florida Constitution which exempts solar and other renewable energy devices on business and industrial property from property taxes… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 646 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

India Committing to a Renewable Future

Solar,Renewable Energy,Development,NTPC,India

by JackSawyer Student

NTPC, India’s largest electricity producer, is altering its expansion plan to include a greater emphasis on renewable energy. With a successful completion of the company’s expansion plan, NTPC will become the biggest renewable energy co… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 945 views | Posted on: 08/22/2016 | Last updated: 08/31/2016

The Solar Impulse Legacy

Solar Energy,Solar Impulse,Airplane,Legacy

by JackSawyer Student

The Solar Impulse, a solar powered airplane that travelled around the world in 16 months, may not transform the airline industry just yet, but one of the immediate legacy's this feat will leave is an impact on the domestic energy market. … more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1541 views | Posted on: 08/15/2016 | Last updated: 08/15/2016

New Solar Cell Produces Burnable Fuel

Renewable Energy,University of Illinios at Chicago,Breakthrough,Photosynthetic,Fuel

by JackSawyer Student

A new solar cell breakthrough at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) has the potential to expedite our adoption of solar significantly as it fixes a serious shortcoming that plagues current cells. Current solar cells convert sunligh… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 08/03/2016 | Last updated: 08/03/2016

President Obama's Clean Energy Savings for All Plan

Affordable Housing,Renewable Energy,Solar Energy,Government Policy,Clean Power Plan,President Obama,Low Income,Clean Energy Savings for All Plan,PACE finacing

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

President Barack Obama made Environmental history on July 19th, as he announced a plan to bring more solar energy to American homes. The Clean Energy Savings for All Plan sets a monumental goal of bringing 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar to low- a… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 3365 views | Posted on: 07/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Sierra Club’s Guide to Low-Cost EV Vehicle Options

clean energy,Environment,Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles

by Higgins_James Student

It’s an exciting technological and environmental shift that nearly every major car distributor now carries a line of battery-electric cars or hybrids. And these vehicles are getting more affordable as well. With more green vehicle optio… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 2694 views | Posted on: 07/21/2016 | Last updated: 11/03/2016

Are Renewable Energies Reversing Progress on Climate Goals in Some Ways?

Climate Change,clean energy,Renewable Energy,Power Plants,Paris Agreement,coal,gas,problem

by JackSawyer Student

Renewable energy sources have seen great progress in the last decade, with significant innovation and growth, especially since the Paris Agreement was signed lasted fall. However, with their embracement, we are starting to see that clean en… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 2046 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/26/2016

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