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US Democrats unveil carbon-neutral ‘Green New Deal’

February 11, 2019 Anand Gupta

Washington: Congressional Democrats have unveiled an unprecedented plan to reverse climate change and eliminate all US carbon emissions within 10 years, by taking drastic steps that would require transformational action across the economy. The “Green New Deal” introduced by liberal congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a rising Democratic star in the House, and Senator Ed Markey on […]

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Duke Energy buys 100 MW Lapetus solar energy projects

February 11, 2019 Anand Gupta

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Verizon closes on U.S. telecom industry’s first Green Bond to fund environmental initiatives

February 9, 2019 Anand Gupta

NEW YORK: Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the close of the U.S. telecommunications industry’s first Green Bond. An amount equal to the net proceeds of the $1 billion offering will be used to fund a variety of new and existing green investments made during the two years prior to the issuance of […]

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ENGIE North America Acquires Systecon LLC

February 9, 2019 Anand Gupta

HOUSTON: ENGIE North America Inc. today announced it has acquired Systecon LLC, a leading complex modular solution provider for customers in a broad range of industries for mission-critical data center, commercial, industrial, hospital, government, education, and hospitality industry projects. Headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, the company was founded in 1949 and has more than 85 […]

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7X Energy Announces Sale of 100 MW Lapetus Solar Energy Project to Duke Energy Renewables

February 9, 2019 Anand Gupta

AUSTIN, Texas & CHARLOTTE, N.C.: 7X Energy, Inc. (“7X”), a leader in solar development in the U.S., today announced the sale of the 100-megawatt (MW) Lapetus Solar Energy Project in Andrews County, Texas to Duke Energy Renewables. 7X, the original owner and developer, will transition the last stages of development of the solar project to […]

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Daniel Simmons Ceremonially Sworn In as DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

February 8, 2019 Anand Gupta

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Daniel R Simmons was ceremonially sworn in by U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry as the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). First confirmed by the U.S. Senate on January 2, 2019, Simmons was officially sworn in to the Assistant Secretary role on January 16, 2019. Today’s ceremony provided […]

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Youngest US Congresswoman unveils ambitious renewable-energy plan

February 8, 2019 Anand Gupta

Washington: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman to serve in the US Congress, has unveiled her ambitious plan to combat climate change by drastically reducing the United States’ greenhouse-gas emissions. Introduced on Thursday by Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat and self-described “democratic socialist”, and Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, the resolution sets forth the objectives of […]

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US Democrats unveil carbon-neutral ‘Green New Deal’

February 8, 2019 Anand Gupta

Congressional Democrats have unveiled an unprecedented plan to reverse climate change and eliminate all US carbon emissions within 10 years, by taking drastic steps that would require transformational action across the economy. The “Green New Deal” introduced by liberal congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a rising Democratic star in the House, and Senator Ed Markey on Thursday […]

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SunPower’s New Oregon Facility Now Producing Performance Series Solar Panels, Solidifying Commitment to American Manufacturing

February 8, 2019 Anand Gupta

The 19-Percent Efficient Commercial Solar Panel with Proven Shingled Cell Design Delivers Superior Power, Reliability, Value and Savings Compared to Conventional Panels SAN JOSE, Calif.: In October 2018, SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) acquired the SolarWorld Americas facility in Hillsboro, Oregon, making good on its commitment to invest in American manufacturing. Just four months later, SunPower is assembling its high-quality 19-percent efficient […]

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Duke Energy Carolinas program will provide South Carolina customers a new choice for solar energy

February 8, 2019 Anand Gupta

– Shared Solar Program allows customers to participate in renewable marketplace without installing solar panels at their home or business – Initiative builds on efforts making Palmetto State one of country’s greatest success stories for solar power GREENVILLE, S.C.: Duke Energy Carolinas is providing another affordable renewable energy option for its South Carolina customers that […]