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Solar Thermal Plant Blamed for Bird Deaths
It appears that birds are being scorched by mirrors that concentrate sunlight to generate power
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Free Online Calculators for R-Values and Costs
A Massachusetts software company offers part of its application for free, allowing builders to compare different roof, wall, and floor assemblies
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Find Any Wind Turbine in the U.S.
An interactive map posted by the U.S.Geological Survey lets you get details on any large-scale wind farm in the country
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Green Building is a Growing Business
A study by McGraw Hill Construction finds that more builders expect green construction practices to be an important part of their business mix
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New App Monitors Energy Use
Four software developers from Toronto create a smart-phone app called Wattson, but don't look for it in the App Store quite yet
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Arizona Solar Installations Slow
One solar company executive blames a monthly fee imposed on new residential photovoltaic systems; in Spain, the government rolls back solar benefits
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A Passivhaus-Certified Skylight Hits the U.S.
Triple-glazed Lamilux skylights get a Class A certification from the Passivhaus Institut in Germany
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New Solar Calculator Available
A new version of PV Watts, a free online tool, has been released by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Wind Energy Hits a High Note
There was a big increase in wind turbine installations during the fourth quarter of 2013, but future industry growth depends on the extension of a key tax credit
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Trade Wars over PV Panels Could Boost Prices
U.S. officials have launched antidumping investigations into some brands of PV modules from China and Taiwan, and the impact could be ‘significant’