The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $22.7 million for 23 projects designed to significantly reduce the costs of solar energy systems across a variety of technologies. The new projects will promote the next generation of products, services, and manufacturing processes.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published the 2016 edition of its Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), a comprehensive listing of NEMA electrical standards as well as an extensive directory of manufacturers and their products.

Renovate America, a provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, announced it has topped the $1 billion mark in energy and water conservation home improvements financed since the inception of its Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) Program in 2011.

Bluestone Energy Services LLC, a division of Oakland, California-based OpTerra Energy Services and a provider of energy conservation services for commercial and industrial clients, has announced the addition of three business development managers to help meet the growing demand for turnkey energy conservation services.