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Duke Energy Carolinas Files New Renewable Energy Program with NCUC

Duke Energy Carolinas has filed a new renewable energy program with the N.C. Utilities Commission (NCUC).

From Duke Energy 18 Nov 2013

Nissan and NRG eVgo Expand EV Fast Charging Network in Greater Washington D.C.

Nissan and NRG eVgo (ee-vee-go), a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc., are celebrating the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in greater Washington D.C., and one local food bank will reap the benefits. "Stuff a LEAF for the Holidays" is a Thanksgiving charity food drive being held at the Macy's Court inside Dulles Town Center, which is home to one of the first three eVgo Freedom Station® sites in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

From NRG Energy, Inc. 18 Nov 2013

ReneSola Partners with Solar Side Up in Solar PV Projects Totaling 44.5 KW in Colorado

ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola"), a leading brand and technology provider of solar photovoltaic ("PV") products, today announced its collaboration with Solar Side Up of Golden, Colorado in a series of projects totaling 44.5KW in solar PV arrays in the past two months.

18 Nov 2013

Proposed RFS Rule Could Chill Investments in Advanced Biofuels Projects

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and its advanced biofuel members will make every effort to correct a flawed proposed rule on the 2014 volume obligations for the Renewable Fuel Standard, the group said today in response to the official release of the proposal.

18 Nov 2013

University of Bristol Wins Green Gown Award for Environmental Efforts

The University of Bristol has won a Green Gown Award for its environmental efforts – its second accolade in just a week - and will now compete at an international level.

16 Nov 2013

Covanta TARTECH JV Begins Metals Recovery and Recycling System Operations at Peabody Ash Monofill

Covanta TARTECH, LLC, a joint venture of Covanta Energy Corporation, a world leader in sustainable waste management and renewable energy, and Germany-based TARTECH eco industries AG, announced today the commencement of operations of a metals recovery and recycling system at an ash monofill located in Peabody, MA.

16 Nov 2013

SunEdison Introduces Solar PV-Based Water Pump for Agriculture in India

SunEdison, a leading solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar technology and solar energy services, today launched the SunEdison Solar Water Pump, a high performance solar PV-based water pump specially designed for agriculture. The Solar Water Pump will address a significant market, and help increase crop yield by delivering reliable irrigation without dependence on expensive diesel fuel or intermittent electrical power supply.

16 Nov 2013

Siemens to Commission 20 Turbines for Oldman 2 Wind Project in Southern Alberta

Siemens Canada has expanded its wind power footprint in Canada to the Province of Alberta via an agreement for Mainstream Renewable Power’s Oldman 2 wind project. The deal will see Siemens supply, deliver and commission 20 SWT-2.3-101 wind turbines with a hub height of 80 metres and blade length of 49 metres.

16 Nov 2013

Google and KKR Invest in Six Solar PV Facilities to be Managed by Recurrent Energy

Google, KKR and Recurrent Energy today announced that Google and KKR are making an investment in six solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities that are currently being developed and will be managed by Recurrent Energy.

From Recurrent Energy, Inc. 16 Nov 2013

Siemens Global Center for Sustainable Urban Development Receives LEED Platinum Certification

The Crystal, the global center for sustainable urban development built and operated by Siemens, is setting new standards in environmentally friendly and sustainable buildings.

15 Nov 2013

Khosla Impact Fund Invests $1.5 M in BBOXX British Solar Energy Company

British solar energy company, BBOXX, has received an $1.5million investment from Silicon Valley-based Vinod Khosla through his personal fund, Khosla Impact, and an additional $400,000 from the UK’s Synergy Growth.

15 Nov 2013

Vivint Solar Honored with 2013 Sustainable Business Award

Vivint Solar, the second largest U.S. residential solar provider, today announced that it has been awarded a 2013 Sustainable Business award from Utah Business magazine.

15 Nov 2013

IKEA Plans 1,178-kW Solar Energy Array for Miami-Dade-Area Store in Sweetwater

IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announcedsolar energy is planned for its Miami-Dade-area store under construction in Sweetwater, FL. Pending permits, installation of solar panels on the store’s roof will begin in several months, with completion by grand opening in Summer 2014.

15 Nov 2013