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Carr Properties Shores Up Sustainability Efforts

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Carr Properties continues its sustainability efforts across its portfolio in 2019, achieving LEED Gold certification for Midtown Center for the use of energy, lighting, water, and building material, and for incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies.

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  • Carr Properties continues its sustainability efforts across its portfolio in 2019, achieving LEED Gold certification for Midtown Center for the use of energy, lighting, water, and building material, and for incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies.
  • Carr Properties also installed a 130-kW rooftop solar PV system at Columbia Center, its LEED Gold Certified building, located at 1152 15th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
  • "We are thrilled for achieving LEED Gold at Midtown and to have completed our second on-site rooftop solar PV installation at Columbia Center, said Oliver Carr, CEO of Carr Properties.
  • "Carr Properties is committed to developing projects at the highest environmental standards that have a dynamic, positive relationship with the surrounding neighborhoods.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Solar Panels Form Blue Cross

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Monday, April 15, 2019

ARLINGTON, Va., April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Thinking globally while acting locally, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Arlington, Virginia is going solar, with what is now the largest solar array at a place of worship in the Arlington County.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Thinking globally while acting locally, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Arlington, Virginia is going solar, with what is now the largest solar array at a place of worship in the Arlington County.
  • The church contracted with Ipsun Solar, a local solar electric systems installer, to complete the project, 319 panels in size, for a total of over 95 kilowatts of solar capacity.
  • It features a blue cross-shaped design on the main solar array.
  • Since 2016, Ipsun Solar provides high-quality solar installations for home and business in DC, MD and VA. Ipsun shows that renewable energy ownership is more affordable and valuable than ever.

Bright Power Completes Installation of 575 kW Solar Electric System at Ocean Bay Apartments

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The 24-building, 1,395-unit complex now boasts a 575 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system, designed and installed by Bright Power.

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  • The 24-building, 1,395-unit complex now boasts a 575 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system, designed and installed by Bright Power.
  • In addition to the 575 kW solar PV system, these include the conversion to building-specific hydronic heating from a centralized steam distribution system and relocating the boilers to avoid floods.
  • Bright Powers partnership was instrumental in the seamless design and implementation of our energy-efficient measures and solar power system.
  • Specializing in multifamily apartment buildings, Bright Power has worked with over 1,400,000 apartments that cover 1,180,000,000 square feet.

Renewable Properties Breaks Ground on American Canyon Solar Project

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Renewable Properties , an investor and developer of small-scale utility and commercial solar energy projects throughout the U.S., begins construction on the American Canyon Solar Project in Napa County after months of development, planning and preparation.

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  • Renewable Properties , an investor and developer of small-scale utility and commercial solar energy projects throughout the U.S., begins construction on the American Canyon Solar Project in Napa County after months of development, planning and preparation.
  • Located on approximately 21 acres, the American Canyon Solar Project will utilize horizontal single-axis tracking solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.
  • Renewable Properties is pleased to partner with Marin Clean Energy to supply affordable, local, in-service area solar energy to its customers through the American Canyon Solar Project, said Aaron Halimi, President of Renewable Properties.
  • Founded in 2017, Renewable Properties specializes in developing and investing in small-scale utility and commercial solar energy projects throughout the U.S.

POWERHOME Solar to Help Cleveland Indians Expand Sustainability Goals

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

CLEVELAND, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar energy provide POWERHOME Solar will begin installing solar panels on Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians, in the upcoming months.

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  • CLEVELAND, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar energy provide POWERHOME Solar will begin installing solar panels on Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Indians, in the upcoming months.
  • This new solar array will be located on the roof behind home plate and will help further reduce energy costs and expand the Indians' sustainability initiatives.
  • POWERHOME Solar, headquartered in Mooresville, N.C., is one of the fastest growing American companies to specialize in solar energy and roofing services, and will help the Indians maximize energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and further minimize their carbon footprint.
  • "Progressive Field is the first Major League Baseball (MLB) facility to utilize POWERHOME Solar to help meet sustainability goals," said Jayson Waller, founder and CEO of POWERHOME Solar.

Standard Solar Opens New Office in Chicago to Support Growing Midwest Solar Business

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Standard Solar, Inc. , a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of solar electric systems nationwide, has expanded with a new office located in downtown Chicago.

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  • Standard Solar, Inc. , a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of solar electric systems nationwide, has expanded with a new office located in downtown Chicago.
  • The new solar project financing office supports the increasing need for turnkey solar financing in the Midwest and the demand expected as a result of the Illinois Power Agencys Adjustable Block Program (ABP) .
  • The ABP has received an overwhelming response demonstrating Illinois growing demand for renewable energy, explained Harry Benson, Director of Business Development for Standard Solar.
  • Standard Solar, Inc. is a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of solar electric systems nationwide.

Dynamic Energy Partners with The Simon Foundation Reducing Costs at Animal Rescue and Adoption Center

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

WAYNE, Pa., April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynamic EnergySolutions, LLC, a full-service solar energy solutions provider,has completed the installation of a rooftop solar array at The Simon Foundation Inc.'s Animal Rescue and Adoption Center in Bloomfield, CT.

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  • WAYNE, Pa., April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynamic EnergySolutions, LLC, a full-service solar energy solutions provider,has completed the installation of a rooftop solar array at The Simon Foundation Inc.'s Animal Rescue and Adoption Center in Bloomfield, CT.
  • The rooftop array is estimated to save the Simon Foundation close to $1 million over the system's life.
  • "The installation of this new solar energy system will allow us significant savings on operational costs," said Lisa W. Agresti, Executive Director at the Simon Foundation.
  • About The Simon Foundation Inc, Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
    The Simon Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded by Mark and Linda Greenberg.The Foundation is dedicated to the preservation and adoption of dogs and cats that would otherwise be abandoned, neglected, abused or euthanized.

Detroit Reposition Into Booming Solar Energy Market with GameChange Solar

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

NEW YORK, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GameChange Solar today announced that the solar market is now growing at a steady pace due to Solar PV having achieved a cost of energy production on par with the lowest cost alternative technologiesin the United States.

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  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GameChange Solar today announced that the solar market is now growing at a steady pace due to Solar PV having achieved a cost of energy production on par with the lowest cost alternative technologiesin the United States.
  • This increase, combined with the rapid growth of GameChange Solar's market share within the industry, has resulted in the company needing to add substantial manufacturing capacity.
  • GameChange Solar selected Michigan as a premier location and has recently added 6 new manufacturing lines in the state, bringing the total to 12 lines in two facilities, one in the Detroit area and the other in western Michigan.
  • Pam Ramirez, VP of Customer Fulfillment at GameChange Solar stated, "GameChange Solar has added significant manufacturing capacity in Michigan to accelerate our rapid growth.

Global Thin-Film Solar PV Market by Type & Geography - Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2019-2024) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

The "Global Thin-Film Solar PV Market - Segmented by Type and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019 - 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Thin-Film Solar PV Market - Segmented by Type and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2019 - 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The market for thin film solar PV is expected to register a significant growth on account of low-cost manufacturing of Cadmium Telluride-based thin solar film PV, along with high efficiency on glass or flexible substrates.
  • It is a billion dollar market, with China leading the market for photovoltaic cells.
  • As the demand for solar PV continues to rise at a steady pace, the future of the thin film PV industry is optimistic.

Ameresco Receives Eight Solar Project Awards

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Ameresco, Inc, (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company announced it won eight (8) solar project awards under the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program.

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  • Ameresco, Inc, (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy efficiency and renewable energy company announced it won eight (8) solar project awards under the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program.
  • Ameresco is thrilled with the news of the SMART project awards and applauds the leadership of the DOER and DPU in catalyzing and supporting solar development in the State of Massachusetts, said Jim Walker, Vice President of Solar PV.
  • The projects awarded represent an extensive variety of Amerescos solar project capabilities from solar canopies for parking lots to landfills to residential solar rooftop arrays to large scale ground-mounts.
  • Ranked as the #1 Solar Contractor in Massachusetts in 2017 by the Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractors List , Ameresco continues to grow its solar footprint with these SMART award announcements.