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Caribbean Solar Energy Projects From Concept To Done: SolarIsland Energy. Minigrids Are the Cheapest Way to Bring Electricity to 100 Million Africans Today. By all measures, Africa is currently losing the battle to end energy poverty by 2030.

Minigrids Are the Cheapest Way to Bring Electricity to 100 Million Africans Today

U.N. Sustainable Development Goals commit the global community to delivering access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. One barrier to success is the ongoing political debate about how best to provide power to the more than 600 million people in Africa without access to electricity. Vested interests, inertia, aversion to change — all traits of the energy sector — do not lend themselves to speed, nor to innovation. Consider the economic benefits of solar+storage before the next storm hits.

Puerto Rican Cannabis - Marijuana Venture. Territory status provides significant investment potential compared to stateside businesses Sales of medical cannabis have begun in Puerto Rico, and businesses and investors may expect to receive the highest rate of return among all cannabis markets in the United States.

Puerto Rican Cannabis - Marijuana Venture

In early January, nearly two years after outgoing Governor Alejandro Padilla legalized medical cannabis by executive order, 23 businesses have obtained licenses to grow, process, transport and sell medical cannabis and three dispensaries have opened for business in the cities of Barceloneta, San Juan and Toa Baja. Puerto Rico's Medical Marijuana Industry Takes a Hit From Hurricane.

Sunshine State Is Set to Get More Solar After Florida Ruling. Expect to see a lot more solar rooftops in Florida.

Sunshine State Is Set to Get More Solar After Florida Ruling

The Sunshine State is removing what solar installer Sunrun Inc. has seen as a roadblock to consumer panel leasing, an arrangement that drove a boom in rooftop power systems elsewhere in the U.S. A ruling by Florida regulators on Friday will allow Sunrun, the largest U.S. residential-solar company, to expand in the state, the company said. How Solar Scored a 'Game-Changing' Victory in Florida. Solar energy has a complex history in the Sunshine State, which made a regulatory win for residential installer Sunrun last week feel like a victory for all Floridian solar advocates.

How Solar Scored a 'Game-Changing' Victory in Florida

The Florida Public Service Commission voted unanimously last Friday to allow Sunrun to sell its home solar lease product in the state. Up until the petition was granted, households in Florida were unable to lease solar systems due to restrictions on electricity sales from third-party providers. Solar Power State Facilities / Sustainable Buildings and Energy Initiatives / Real Estate Development and Management / Business Operations / Florida Department of Management Services - DMS. Sustainable Buildings and Energy Initiatives / Real Estate Development and Management / Business Operations / Florida Department of Management Services - DMS.

The DMS Road to Sustainable Buildings In 2008, the Florida Legislature passed the Florida Energy Conservation and Sustainable Buildings Act, directing state agencies to incorporate sustainable building practices into the design, construction, and renovation of state buildings.

Sustainable Buildings and Energy Initiatives / Real Estate Development and Management / Business Operations / Florida Department of Management Services - DMS

Through this act, the Department of Management Services (DMS) developed the Florida Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Program (Chapter 60D-4, Florida Administrative Code), which pertains to the evaluation of life-cycle energy performance for alternative building designs. Additionally, DMS developed the State Energy Management Plan (SEMP), which is a comprehensive plan to help state agencies reduce energy consumption and costs.

How to Use this Contract / Energy Savings / State Term Contracts / State Contracts and Agreements / Vendor Information / State Purchasing / Business Operations / Florida Department of Management Services - DMS. The primary purpose of this contract is to enable contractors to perform work for eligible users of state term contracts, under the Guaranteed Energy Performance Savings Contract Act, codified at Section 489.145, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and under section 235.215, F.S..

How to Use this Contract / Energy Savings / State Term Contracts / State Contracts and Agreements / Vendor Information / State Purchasing / Business Operations / Florida Department of Management Services - DMS

Pursuant to Section 489.145(6), F.S., the Office of the Comptroller has developed model agreements and related forms that affected agencies shall use, and others may use, to effect a purchase under this contract. Electronic copies of the model agreements and a list of ESCOs (energy savings contractors) are available under this contract on the DMS contract and agreement website. Frequently Asked Questions / Energy Savings / State Term Contracts / State Contracts and Agreements / Vendor Information / State Purchasing / Business Operations / Florida Department of Management Services - DMS.

Energy Savings / State Term Contracts / State Contracts and Agreements / Vendor Information / State Purchasing / Business Operations / Florida Department of Management Services - DMS. Support and expand PACE to protect Florida families. Florida is once again facing a challenge: We must rebuild from Hurricane Irma while also strengthening our communities to prepare for the next storm.

Support and expand PACE to protect Florida families

When I served as majority leader in the Florida House of Representatives, we understood the importance of creating common sense solutions to challenges like this and I’m confident our current leaders are prepared do the same. There will continue to be endless conversation and political debate about how to deal with hurricanes and severe storms. Akerman - Biography - Richard Pinsky. Richard Pinsky has over 30 years of government affairs experience in Florida and Washington, D.C.

Akerman - Biography - Richard Pinsky

He has an extensive background representing clients before the legislature as well as local government from helping to navigate the budget and appropriation process to issue advocacy. Helping clients understand the complexities of public policy decision-making, has become a hallmark of Richard's expertise. He is sought after for his strategic planning and comprehensive approach in presenting and introducing his client's needs to lawmakers and governmental bodies. As a result, he has earned an excellent reputation of achieving success on behalf of the many organizations, local governments and corporations he represents as they reach their respective public policy goals. Richard serves his clients from Akerman's West Palm Beach and Tallahassee offices. Solar Law Update. CUSTOMER-OWNED RENEWABLE GENERATION (Net Metering) - 25-6.065 Interconnection and Net Metering of Customer-Owned Renewable Generation. (1) Application and Scope.

CUSTOMER-OWNED RENEWABLE GENERATION (Net Metering) -

The purpose of this rule is to promote the development of small customer-owned renewable generation, particularly solar and wind energy systems; diversify the types of fuel used to generate electricity in Florida; lessen Florida’s dependence on fossil fuels for the production of electricity; minimize the volatility of fuel costs; encourage investment in the state; improve environmental conditions; and, at the same time, minimize costs of power supply to investor-owned utilities and their customers. Sunshine Solar Services. Florida Solar Panel Company - Florida Solar Installers. Solar Panel Mounting Systems. Solar For Schools Florida - Commercial Solar Contractor. Commercial Solar Energy Contractor Florida. Florida Solar Panel Company - Florida Solar Installers. Florian Commercial Division. PNC Bank is opening its first branch that can produce more energy than it uses, and you can see the difference as soon as you park under a canopy made from solar panels.

Florian Commercial Division

PNC bank choose Florian since we are the only solar canopy company with an internal wire management system (no exposed wires), internal gutters to weep out water & moisture, Lego style easy snap together design (no screws used to hold the panels in), a baked on enamel coating, weather tight design, and numerous other features not offered by our competitors. Looks and functionality are important that’s what PNC bank needed, not a steel I-beam with panels bolted on top that does not keep out the elements as used in most carport applications. Walk into the new Fort Lauderdale branch at Davie Boulevard and Andrews Avenue and the building is full of natural light. A computer screen on the wall can quickly tell you how much electricity the branch's 211- solar panels are making and how much the building is using. $324 Million In Economic Stimuli Across Florida Thanks To YgreneWorks PACE. Clean Power Published on January 9th, 2017 | by Cynthia Shahan January 9th, 2017 by Cynthia Shahan It’s nice to relay good news from Florida, especially after clean energy in Florida has been under so many attacks.

In a Ygrene Energy Fund press release, the company announced that its YgreneWorks™ PACE (property assessed clean energy) program has created 1,945 jobs in Florida. Those clean jobs generated $324 million in economic stimuli across Florida since 2013. Calculating Cost Effectiveness. Credit: Portions of this resource are excerpted and adapted from Miller, C., Sullivan, J., and Ahrentzen, S. (2012).

Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida. ISBN 978-0-9852487-0-3. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 7TH Edition. An energy efficient building contractor, homebuyer, and/or homeowner seeks to minimize the lifetime costs of a home rather than the first costs. Making such calculations can be time-consuming and confusing. Solar Panel Hurricane Countdown – 4 Ways Big Storms Affect Your Panels. 4 Ways a Big Storm Can Impact Your Solar Panels (And… The surprising truth many existing solar consumers don’t know about power outages and solar panels, and how you can watch TV while your neighbors sit in the dark) Hurricane Matthew recently barreled through the Southeastern United States as well as several nations in the Caribbean.

It knocked out power, caused floods, and leveled buildings. With more homeowners and businesses installing solar panels than ever before, more people are asking how well their panels will withstand hurricane-force winds, and what happens if the power grid goes out in a big storm. $324 Million In Economic Stimuli Across Florida Thanks To YgreneWorks PACE. Solar Energy Systems, Solar Panels for Homes. Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or other provision of general or special law, the adoption of an ordinance by a governing body, as those terms are defined in this chapter, which prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources is expressly prohibited. (2) A deed restriction, covenant, declaration, or similar binding agreement may not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources from being installed on buildings erected on the lots or parcels covered by the deed restriction, covenant, declaration, or binding agreement.

. (3) In any litigation arising under the provisions of this section, the prevailing party shall be entitled to costs and reasonable attorney’s fees. Florida Model HOA Solar Guidelines 1. Solar Ready Florida. Calculating Cost Effectiveness. Credit: Portions of this resource are excerpted and adapted from Miller, C., Sullivan, J., and Ahrentzen, S. (2012). Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida. ISBN 978-0-9852487-0-3. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. 7TH Edition. FESC. Solar Electricity Basics. My Florida Home Energy. Florida Solar Energy Industries Association. Will homeowners insurance cover my solar panels? Find A Solar Energy Expert - GUARANTEED ENERGY PERFORMANCE SAVINGS CONTRACTING - Solar Laws - Do Solar Panels Meet Miami-Dade Hurricane Wind Requirements?

Financing beyond FICO: Using asset-backed loans, PACE to get solar deals done at LEED Points - Green Building Blog. Green Corridor. Why It’s So Hard to Get Solar in Florida (That’d Be the Sunshine State) Green Corridor - Ygrene Works. PACENation (Property Assessed Clean Energy) FloridaPace.gov. Miami-Dade County - Green Corridor Property Assessed Clean Energy District. Miami-Dade Green - Energy. Resources. Lightyear Capital Announces $95 Million Investment in Ygrene Energy. Solar Energy Solutions on a Standing Seam Metal Roof - Crystalline Panels Versus Thin Film Laminates - Englert, Inc.Englert, Inc. Do Solar Panels Meet Miami-Dade Hurricane Wind Requirements? Do Solar Panels Meet Miami-Dade Hurricane Wind Requirements? Solar Energy Solutions on a Standing Seam Metal Roof - Crystalline Panels Versus Thin Film Laminates - Englert, Inc.Englert, Inc.

Understanding Amendment 4: Tax exemptions for solar devices or renewable energy source devices. Understanding Amendment 4: Tax exemptions for solar devices or renewable energy source devices. U.S. Virgin Islands Ramping Up Clean Energy Efforts with an Eye Toward a Sustainable Future. Commercial Roofing Contractor. Florida Commercial Solar Construction – South Florida Certified Solar Panel Installation Company. Miami Solar - South Florida Certified Solar Panel Installation Company. Contractor Application - Florida Green Energy Works - A Florida Green Finance Authority Program.

Florida Solar One Miami Florida's #1 Solar Panel Company. Solar pricing flyer 2016. Vantech Virtual Staffing. Solar orientation. Customer Installations. Customer Installations. Sun Electronics - Lowest Prices in Solar Panels, Kits, Inverters. Utilizing Renewable Energy in Your Business. How Can Solar Help with LEED Certification? Solar energy is Florida’s chance to lead. IA 03 03 15. Sunrise Energy Concepts - Solar Panel Long Island, Solar Electric. Sunrise Energy Concepts - Solar Panel Long Island, Solar Electric.

Solar Wakeup Company Profile. Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact. Sustainability: Sustainability - Best Practices for Leaders in Government, Education & Healthcare. NextEra Energy Resources. Untitled. Florida Solar Energy Center. Renew Florida. Solar Energy, Premium Quality Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, Energy-Saving Devices - Show Room. Seminole Financial Services - A member of The Seminole Companies. We offer turn-key expertise on renewable energy projects and ground mount solar.

Find Certified Solar Energy Professionals. Find Certified Solar Energy Professionals. Interstate Renewable Energy Council. NABCEP Certification Handbook V7.2 06.09.14. BET - Exam Dates and Locations. Untitled. Home - Florida Green Energy Works - A Florida Green Finance Authority Program. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Go%20SOLAR%20Financing%20Best%20Practices. Money For Sunny - Sep 24th, 2014. Sunshine Solar Services. SolarHowtoObtainLicense. Florida Solar Energy Industries Association.

Florida Solar Energy Industries Association.