Energy & Environment
PG&E to explain new energy rates to businesses
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- Published on 05/23/2013 - 11:32 am
- Written by Business Journal staff
Fresno businesses are invited out to a free lunch on May 28 as Pacific Gas & Electric Co. explains its time-of-use rates now rolling out across the state.
Visalia school district embarks on solar project
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- Published on 05/22/2013 - 1:24 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
Visalia Unified School District is set to break ground on a $4-million project that will fully power 12 school sites.
Fresno event explains on-site energy generation
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- Published on 05/16/2013 - 2:11 pm
- Written by Ben Keller, The Business Journal
Dozens showed up to the campus of Fresno State today to hear about how manufacturers and food processors can benefit from renewable energy technology at their facilities.
Multi-site solar project begins in Lemoore
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- Published on 05/14/2013 - 11:53 am
- Written by Business Journal staff
The City of Lemoore expects to save around $45 million in energy costs over the next 30 years through a planned solar project now beginning at 13 sites throughout the city.
Air District encourages employees to pedal
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- Published on 05/13/2013 - 1:09 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
The Valley Air District wants people to get on their bikes from May 13-17 as it kicks off its Bike to Work Week to reduce air pollution.
Clovis Unified to turn on first of many solar systems
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- Published on 05/10/2013 - 9:05 am
- Written by Business Journal staff
The Clovis Unified School District will power up the first phase of its 5.9-megawatt solar project during a ceremony at its Mountain View Elementary School on May 17.
PG&E provides $450K grant for Fresno State
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- Published on 05/02/2013 - 1:54 pm
- Written by Business Journal Staff
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. on Thursday presented a $450,000 grant to Fresno State farm operations for demonstration projects involving new water and energy management technologies.
Fresno State to host water-wise plant exchange May 4
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- Published on 04/29/2013 - 1:44 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
Plant enthusiasts can learn about which varieties save the most water during a community exchange event at Fresno State on May 4.
Hundreds energized at 2013 Solarthon in Goshen
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- Published on 04/29/2013 - 1:04 pm
- Written by Ben Keller, The Business Journal
Inspired by the strong sense of community support and a curiosity about the solar industry, nearly 200 showed up in Goshen on April 27 as nonprofit GRID Alternatives kicked off its fourth Central Valley Solarthon.
Tulare Co. contracts with green waste, wood recycler
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- Published on 04/26/2013 - 11:27 am
- Written by Business Journal staff
Tulare County has entered into a contract with West Coast Waste of Gardena, Calif. to provide wood and green waste recycling services at its landfills.
