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Economizing Distributed Solar on a National Scale

Anyone who's taken an economics course knows the fundamental advantages in economies of scale. But achieving lower costs through aggregated purchasing, standardized processes, and large sales contracts is easier said than done.

Hawaii Lab Achieves LEED Platinum

The University of Hawaii's new C-More Hale Laboratory recently won certification as the first LEED Platinum laboratory in Hawaii.

Obama’s Renewable-Energy Plan: Let’s Raise the Roof

In his State of the Union Address, President Obama promised to use his executive authority to accelerate the construction of 10 gigawatts of renewable energy installations on public lands. But, as encouraging as this announcement was, the administration could and should go beyond public lands by focusing on public roofs.