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CA Solar Power Project Gets $1.2 Billion Loan

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Image Source: NASA's Earth Observatory, courtesy of National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) is undergoing something of a renaissance in the solar-rich areas of the world, especially Spain and the Southwestern U.S.  The Department of Energy secured a $1.2 billion loan for the Mojave Solar concentrated solar power (CSP) project.  The facility will supply 250MW and is sponsored by Abengoa Solar, a leading developer of solar power based in Spain.  The plant will be built in San Bernardino County, CA.

CSP focuses sunlight…
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New Toys”R”Us Solar 5.38 MW Installation To Be Among Nation’s Largest

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An overhead view of Toy"R"Us's rooftop solar array

Often, when businesses face the challenge of determining whether solar is right for them, a number of questions come to mind… Is there enough of the right kind of space available? Do we use enough electricity to for a solar project to make sense? How much money will I need to build a solar array?

For large businesses like Toys“R”Us, on site solar provides a wide variety of benefits. Toys“R”Us chose Constellation to develop…
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GM Baltimore Operations Complex with 1.23 MW Solar Array to Manufacture “Green Motors of the Future”

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Ready to pick up our shovels for the groundbreaking. To my right is Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley and behind him, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu

One of the most powerful sustainability accomplishments that a business can achieve includes combining a method for its consumers to be more environmentally responsible while pursuing its own ongoing sustainability efforts at the same time. General Motors, one of the world’s largest automakers, is a leading example.

Yesterday, General Motors (GM) held the official groundbreaking event for…
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How Can Your Business Honor Earth Day, Every Day?

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Solar energy systems and wind power generation are among many ways that businesses can meet sustainability goals all year long.

Is your business or organization doing anything to celebrate Earth Day? In addition to recognizing what the day stands for, businesses can inspire awareness and appreciation of the environment on a much broader basis all year long.

At Constellation, we take great pride in helping our customers meet their sustainability goals as well as investing in our own products and…
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Here Comes the Sun: MEA’s First Project Sunburst Solar Installation Online

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The on-site solar power system located at Anne Arundel County's Combined Services Complex

By Kevin Lucas

Program Manager of Maryland Energy Administration

On March 4, Constellation Energy completed the metering on its solar installation for Anne Arundel County’s Combined Services Complex.  The installation is the first solar project to be operational under the Maryland Energy Administration’s Project Sunburst initiative, which promotes the installation of large-scale solar photovoltaic energy systems on state buildings.

The Combined Support Services Complex building houses Anne Arundel


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U.S. Department of State Signs Innovative Agreement That Will Spur Job Growth Through Development of Solar, Wind Facilities

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Here I am on the left during the signing of the ESA.

I’m excited to share that the U.S. Department of State will be able to help contribute to President Obama’s executive order to reduce federal-wide greenhouse gas emissions 28 percent by 2020 through a new federal contract with Constellation Energy. The Energy Savings Agreement (ESA) is the first federal contract of its kind, and will also encourage the development of two new renewable energy facilities.

Here is a quick overview of…
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