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Sep 25, 2018
Heleine Inc. has invested $18 million to acquire a 25,000 square foot factory to manufacture photovoltaic solar panels in Iron Range, Minnesota. The facility is expected to be fully operational in October, 2018 employing roughly 120 workers with a 5 million in payroll. The facility is one of the most efficient solar manufactures in the country, able to produce 1,300 panels a day. Read the full story from MPR News.
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Sep 24, 2018
American Electric Power (AEP) recently filed an amended long-term forecast with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The report outlines the a plan for AEP Ohio to procure at least 900 MW of economical renewable energy generation in its service territory. To read the full story on UTILITY DIVE please click here.
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Mar 16, 2018
There are many programs available to Ohio customers who are having di culty paying their electric utility bills. Please review the programs in this brochure to see if they may help you or someone you know.
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Sep 20, 2017
Evaluating the financial investment in solar requires careful consideration of system costs, the value of production, and operation and maintenance costs. Unfortunately, some proposals are hard to understand making it difficult to make fully informed investment decisions. To help simplify the key considerations of evaluating a PV solar project, the University of Wyoming and Ohio State University partnered to develop a bulletin series that clarifies the information and assumptions that are essential to the assessment process.
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Jun 9, 2017
Farmers are constantly striving to eliminate unnecessary energy expenses, while still maintaining a safe and productive business. Upgrading lighting, ventilation and other critical systems with more energy efficient options is one way to reduce your overhead, improve production and boost profitability. AEP Ohio’s Agricultural Energy Efficiency Program provides cash incentives for customers that reduce their electricity consumption by installing more energy efficient equipment.
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Sep 12, 2016
Photovoltaic (PV) panels are an increasingly common sight on urban rooftops and rural properties across the U.S. The declining cost of equipment and installation makes installing a behind-the-electric-meter (net metered) solar electric system enticing for many homeowners, businesses, non-profits, and agricultural producers.
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Apr 20, 2016
When one small business in North Dakota switched from incandescent to light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs, resulting in significant energy savings, the owners doodled smiley faces onto the electric bills being reviewed by an energy adviser. Click Here To Read More (NDSU Agriculture Communication - April 1, 2016)
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Mar 22, 2016
To help Ohioans to make informed decisions on adoption of green home designs and technologies, OSU is initiating its first Green Home Workshop with support of an OSU Engagement and Impact Grant “Establishing a Green Home Technology Center: An OSU and Community Partnership.” The ultimate goals of the workshop are to help Ohio homeowners to reduce home energy consumption, improve indoor air quality, and achieve a healthy and sustainable living.
Register by April 28th, 2016
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Mar 7, 2016
More Ohioans are investing in photovoltaic (PV) solar systems to power their homes, businesses, and agricultural operations than ever before. Photovoltaic solar projects certified by Read more…
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Dec 2, 2015
Agricultural producers are constantly looking for ways to reduce their input cost as a means to stabilize production cost.
