

Solar test plant planned for Rathdrum (The Spokesman-Review: Tue, 12 Jun) Avista Utilities and a startup San Francisco company plan to test a new solar power system in North Idaho that could provide an electricity boost to help relieve peak summertime energy use.
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Lawmakers promote alternative energy (Macomb Daily: Tue, 12 Jun) Solar, wind, other sources would account for 25% of state's power by 2025. Macomb County lawmakers Monday called for a series of tax credits to make wind and solar power more affordable and to make Michigan a "21st century powerhouse" in renewable energy.
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Pearl Brewery to become largest solar power project in Texas (News 8 Austin: Mon, 11 Jun) A warehouse renovation project set for the historic Pearl Brewery site will also be a "learning laboratory" for "green" building and energy efficiency, featuring the largest solar energy installation in the state, announced CPS Energy and Silver Ventures, which is renovating the historic brewery in an adaptive re-use project.
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Solar tech lift brightens valley (BizJournals: Mon, 11 Jun) An anticipated boom in the solar energy industry is brightening the prospects for a part of the Silicon Valley economy that has been in the dark for years.
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Macy's takes energy-saving measures (San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Mon, 11 Jun) Local Macy's stores will have their day in the sun. Macy's stores at Westfield Santa Anita in Arcadia and Puente Hills Mall in Industry will be among 26 sites throughout California to have solar panels and energy-saving measures installed.
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MMA Renewable Ventures to fund energy-efficiency projects (BizJournals: Mon, 11 Jun) For eight years, MMA Renewable Ventures has provided project financing for renewable-energy projects in the solar, wind and bioenergy areas. Now the San Francisco company, a subsidiary of Municipal Mortgage & Equity LLC, or MuniMae, has branched out to finance energy-efficiency projects for companies that want to save money on energy bills but do not want to the upfront costs associated with ...
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