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The World’s First LEED Platinum City

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Wikimedia Commons

By George Harvey

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, which was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), was designed to help builders and renovators achieve high standards of human and environmental health in their structures. It is said to […]

Regional Energy Organizations Lean into the Future and Long-term Goals

Green Alliance table in Portsmouth, NH at the 2017 Earth Day Party. Pictured (L-R): GA intern Diana Sarni, GA Co-owner Chad Butson (middle) and GA loyalty card holder on the right. Photo: Green Alliance

By Hope O’Shaughnessy

A number of regional New England organizations formed to address urgent environmental issues are expanding their […]

First Solar-Powered Soup Kitchen Gets Ready to Harness The Sun

The Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, located at 2 Quincy Street, is dedicated to providing shelter and food to those in need. Courtesy photo.

“Do you want to pay for electricity or feed more hungry people?”

Nashua, NH – The Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter (NSKS), which provides food and shelter to thousands […]

New Hampshire Rural Renewables

Offers renewable energy planning assistance to rural businesses and agricultural producers

A new program is now available in rural regions of New Hampshire to provide free technical assistance to business owners and agricultural producers, helping them evaluate and assess the potential for using renewable energy at their business. Lakes Region Community College, along […]

New Hampshire Man Helps Local Camp REAP The Benefits Of Solar Energy

USDA and FAA Approve Two Solar Systems (65.6 kW and 61.5 kW) Near Dillant Hopkins Airport

A close-up view of one of the solar arrays on Furlone’s property. Courtesy photos: Craig Bell of Solar Source.

By Chris Gillespie

Residents of Swanzey, NH might be surprised to learn that there are several […]

New Hampshire Man Helps Local Camp REAP The Benefits Of Solar Energy

USDA and FAA Approve Two Solar Systems (65.6 kW and 61.5 kW) Near Dillant Hopkins Airport

A close-up view of one of the solar arrays on Furlone’s property. Courtesy photos: Craig Bell of Solar Source.

By Chris Gillespie

Residents of Swanzey, NH might be surprised to learn that there are several […]

Living in the Future with Renewable Energy

This article appears courtesy of ReVision Energy

Matt Thomas and his family are living a solar dream thanks to the help of ReVision Energy, a well-known solar installation company from Portland, Maine. Pictured above are his two children. Photos courtesy of ReVision Energy.

Matt Thomas has wanted to live in a house powered […]

Off-grid Training Center by Milhouse

Solar installation by Milhouse Enterprises. Photos courtesy of Chris Milner

By George Harvey

There are a lot of builders, and even a lot of solar installers, who have it a little easier because of the availability of grid power. Grid electricity often makes it possible to power tools and equipment without […]

Former Landfill Turns to Solar in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

A 2.6MW solar park covering 14.6 acres at the capped Weibel Avenue Landfill. Photo courtesy of Onyx Renewable Partners L.P.

By Joanne Coons

A beautiful clear sunny sky brightened the ribbon cutting for the City of Saratoga Springs’ 2.6-megawatt solar installation at a former landfill. The project used only 14.6 acres […]

Standard Solar Shines in the Capital

Solar array in Washington D.C. Photo courtesy of Standard Solar.

By George Harvey

In this issue of Green Energy Times, we have stunning news in the article, “The World’s First LEED Platinum City,” which you can read on page 19. Perhaps more stunning than the news is the fact that the […]