Solar-Powered Charging Station Could Have a Real Impact for the On-the-Go Population

Designer Jonathan Globerson believes he has solved the problem with his sleek, eco-friendly solar powered charging station. The clever design includes a couple of solar panels mounted over a retreated bamboo frame for the epitome of sustainable construction.
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Like New Again: On Adaptive Reuse for Green Buildings

The three R's of environmentalism are Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Over the years, this mantra has moved far beyond the kitchen in relevance. It is just as important to the green building movement and, more specifically, green building materials.
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Xantrex Solar Inverters to be Used at Two Large Scale Commercial Projects

Xantrex GT250 commercial solar inverters selected for the enXco projects efficiently convert direct current (DC) energy collected by solar modules into high quality alternating current (AC) electricity for delivery to the power grid.
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Commercial Business is Soaring for Akeena Solar

This past week, Akeena Solar (Nasdaq: AKNS), announced third quarter financial results. The company posted strong revenue growth with particularly robust results in the commercial solar business.
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Solar Panels Get Boost in Berkeley As First Ever Public Financing Program is Approved

In a move being watched by other cities around the country, the Berkeley Council unanimously approved a program to give city-backed loans to property owners who install rooftop solar-power systems.
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Solar Water Heaters Required in Hawaii Homes

Hawaii has become the first state to enact a law that says all new homes must have solar hot water heaters.
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Solar Funding to PennFuture to Create Green Jobs in Pennsylvania

PennFuture supports policies that will help Pennsylvania's environment and economy, and it received funding for solar energy that will likely create green jobs.
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Solar Thermal Roadmap in Colorado to Create Green Jobs for Installers

Colorado plans to grow its solar thermal capacity to 16,500 MWth by 2050, adding 24,000 jobs. NABCEP offers a solar thermal installer certification.
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Renewable Energy Certification Helps Professionals to Land Green Jobs

Renewable energy professionals who pursue education and certification are more likely to land green jobs in the sector.
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Solar Installations Growing in U.S., Creating Green Jobs

It is predicted that the U.S. will be one of the largest sources of growth in renewable energy. Solar was one of the fastest growing markets in the country in 2011.
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