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Solar Panels at Budweiser Brewery Now Providing Power

Andrea Sanchez — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:49:31 +0000

The Anheuser-Busch Fairfield brewery announced that more than six acres of photovoltaic solar arrays, installed and operated by SunEdison, are now generating the equivalent of approximately 3% of the brewery's electricity needs.

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NYC’s First Commercial Net Metered Solar PV System In Operation

Anne Vazquez — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:20:36 +0000

In August 2008, New York State Governor David A. Paterson signed legislation to expand the state's net metering laws to non-residential customers.

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More Than 6,300 Solar Panels Atop Winery

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:27:13 +0000

Constellation Brands, Inc. is in the process of implementing the world's largest winery solar energy system at its Gonzales, CA, facility.

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The Next Step In Solar?

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:49:40 +0000

TFM's "Facility Technologist" addressed this development at the start of 2008.

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U.S. Energy Group Announces New Initiative

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:17:08 +0000

Solar panel installation is not common on co-ops in New York City, but U.S. Energy Group os trying to change that.

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Potential For Increased Solar Energy Efficiency

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:55:40 +0000

Earlier this week, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) announced that researchers there have discovered and demonstrated a new method for overcoming two major hurdles facing solar energy.

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Garland Industries Launches Alternative Energy Subsidiary

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:18:04 +0000

New division hopes to assist facilities' efforts to use non-petroleum based alternatives through variety of services.

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Honeywell Helps California Schools Soak Up The Sun

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:19:40 +0000

Solar power agreements allow Dixon, Riverdale, and other districts to reduce carbon emissions while saving millions.

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