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Las Vegas Embraces Solar Energy

City of Las Vegas retail load to be served 100 percent by renewable energy
December 21, 2015
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The energy dedicated from this solar facility, coupled with the power the city receives from NV Energy that already satisfies the state’s renewable portfolio standard, would allow the city of Las Vegas’ retail load to be served 100 percent by renewable energy.


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HERO Program Awards Carini Heating and Air Conditioning

HVAC contractor is the first recipient of the Above and Beyond Award
December 17, 2015
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The Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) program administered by San Diego-based Renovate America has launched a new award for contractors who work with the program to install energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water-conserving technology in homes.


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City of Las Vegas Plans to Rely Exclusively on Renewable Energy

Would be first city of its size in the nation to achieve 100 percent renewable energy for city operations
December 14, 2015
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The city of Las Vegas and NV Energy have announced a new partnership that, upon approval of a filing to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and ratification by the Las Vegas City Council, will dedicate to city operations a portion of energy produced by a local solar facility currently in development.


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City of Las Vegas Announces Plan to Rely Exclusively on Renewable Energy

If approved, city would be among the first in the nation to achieve this goal
December 8, 2015
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The city of Las Vegas and NV Energy have announced a new partnership that, upon approval of a filing to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada and ratification by the Las Vegas City Council, will dedicate to city operations a portion of energy produced by a local solar facility currently in development. 


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Wind and Solar Boost Cost-Competitiveness vs. Fossil Fuels

Onshore wind is fully competitive against gas and coal in some parts of the world; solar is closing the gap
November 3, 2015
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This year has brought a significant shift in the generating cost comparison between renewable energy and fossil fuels, according to an analysis by technology and region published by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.


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DOE Announces $5 Million in Funding for Energy Planning in 11 States

State-led projects will culminate in replicable actions that other state and local governments can adopt
October 12, 2015
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $5 million in funding to 11 states to advance innovative approaches for local clean energy development. Each state will design and deploy programs to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy.


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BSRIA Shares Heating Market Reports

World Multi-Client Study includes 80 reports for 22 countries
September 21, 2015
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BSRIA recently launched its findings on the latest Traditional and Renewable Heating World Markets Analysis (May 2015), publishing 80 reports for 22 countries as part of its World Multi-Client Study.


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Detroit Renewable Energy Honored by International District Energy Association

Recognized for largest expansion of district energy infrastructure in North America
September 1, 2015
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Detroit Renewable Energy (DRE), owner and operator of the downtown Detroit district energy steam system, was honored by the International District Energy Association (IDEA) as a recipient of the Gold District Energy Award in the Most Square Feet Added in North America Award category for the 2014 business year.


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Solar electric systems may be roof-mounted or ground-mounted. This photo shows a dual-axis tracker that follows the sun across the sky to maximize system production.

The State of the Solar HVAC Market

Solar HVAC is going through massive changes as demand continues to flourish
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Nick Kostora
August 31, 2015
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As demand and support for energy efficiency, long-term cost reductions, and other benefits provided by solar installations grow, so does concern over how solar will look after current federal tax credits expire at the end of 2016.


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