How Brands are Using Renewable Energy
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by BITHGROUP Technologies
3y ago
The state of our planet is a very serious issue, and it seems as though brands are gradually beginning to realize this, and are trying to do something about it. Many of the most common sources of energy, such as oil and natural gas, can contribute greatly to global warming, not to mention the fact that these sources are not going to last forever.  That’s why many global brands like Walmart and Apple are switching to alternative sources of fuel, known as renewable energy. In the infographic below, you will find details about how numerous popular brands around the world are using, or aiming ..read more
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How do solar panels produce electricity?
Bithenergy | Alternative Renewable Energy
by BITHGROUP Technologies
3y ago
The process of generating solar energy can be a slightly mysterious topic to some. Have no worries, we are here to make it easy for you to learn how solar panels produce electricity. The basic solar components The first step in knowing how solar panels work is to understand how they’re made. Many of them use silicon as a go-to material, one of the most common elements found on our planet. Since creating silicon crystals of suitable quality is a difficult and expensive process, home-solar electric systems are usually built from similar, but less expensive materials. Like copper, indium, galliu ..read more
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The 2018 State Solar Policy Changes You Need to Know
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by BITHGROUP Technologies
3y ago
The solar industry is always dynamic and keeping track of the latest developments around the nation can be tricky. This year got off to a rocky start with the announcement in January that a 30% tariff would be imposed on foreign-manufactured solar components. In the months since, many other noteworthy policy developments have been rolled out across the country at the state-level. Fortunately, many of those state actions are positive developments for solar, though several states delivered industry setbacks. In today’s article, we provide a roundup of some of the key state-level solar policy de ..read more
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The Lifesaving Benefits of Offshore Wind Power
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by BITHGROUP Technologies
3y ago
New plans to build two commercial offshore wind farms near the Massachusetts and Rhode Island coasts have sparked a lot of discussion about the vast potential of this previously untapped source of electricity. But as an environmental health and climate researcher, I'm intrigued by how this gust of offshore wind power may improve public health. Replacing fossil fuels with wind and solar energy, research shows, can reduce risks of asthma, hospitalizations and heart attacks. In turn, that can save lives. So my colleagues and I calculated the health impact of generating electricity through offsho ..read more
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Warmer summer, 25 GW of new capacity expected in US
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by BITHGROUP Technologies
3y ago
The US is forecast to experience higher than average temperatures this summer, but net demand for electricity is to remain relatively flat year-on-year due to the higher implementation of demand response and growth in behind-the-meter distributed energy resources. This will be a record summer for natural gas demand for power generation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) said in its Summer 2018 Energy Market and Reliability Assessment, citing a forecast by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasts an above-normal ..read more
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2018 Voter's Guide: Maryland Governor's race - Climate Change
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by BITHGROUP Technologies
3y ago
The race for Maryland governor is heating up, election day is Tuesday, June 26. With a range of issues being presented climate change is a hot button topic which has sparked debates between candidates. WBALTV.com presents the 2018 voter's guide on the issues in the race for Maryland governor.  The following are the candidates' responses to addressing climate change in Maryland, in their own words. Gov. Larry Hogan (R) Governor Hogan has made preserving and protecting the natural world around us a major priority of his administration. Through advocacy and concrete action, the governor has ..read more
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Everything You Need to Know About California’s New Solar Roof Mandate
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by BITHGROUP Technologies
3y ago
California’s recently approved solar roof mandate for all new homes came as a surprise to many people — even though stakeholders have been working on the rule change for roughly two years. That’s likely because the California Energy Commission (CEC) passed the requirement earlier this month as an update to the state’s 2019 Title 24, Part 6, Building Energy Efficiency Standards. Not quite everyday reading. “Building codes are a sleeper issue,” joked Kelly Knutsen, director of technology advancement at California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA). “But if you get them right, yo ..read more
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Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week June 2-10
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by BITHGROUP Technologies
3y ago
Mark your calendars, Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week is June 2nd through the 10th. In 2016, the Chesapeake Bay Commission championed the notion of designating the second week of June to honor the Bay and to promote education and community service in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Throughout the week there will be a variety of events held in the Mid-Atlantic to help support these efforts.  Goals of Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week: Highlight the natural resources and beauty of Chesapeake Bay. Educate residents about the actions each citizen can take to help restore the Chesape ..read more
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Maryland Offshore Wind Grant Programs Now Available for 2019
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by BITHGROUP Technologies
3y ago
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) had opened up its Offshore Wind Business and Workforce Development Grant Programs for the 2019 fiscal year. The two offshore wind programs are intended to work in tandem. The business program focuses on encouraging emerging businesses to participate in the offshore wind industry. The workforce program focuses on developing the proper workforce in Maryland to sustain offshore wind projects in Maryland. The MEA will provide business program grants on a competitive basis. The 2019 business program budget is US$1.2million, dividing between two areas of int ..read more
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Bithenergy Attends ACE Mentor Student Presentations
Bithenergy | Alternative Renewable Energy
by BITHGROUP Technologies
3y ago
On Wednesday, May 16, Bithenergy attended the presentations of students in the Architecture, Construction, Engineering (ACE) mentorship program, where Coretta Bennett serves as ACE's Vice President. Students from Calvert Hall College High School, Eastern Technical High School George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, Loyola Blakefield, Maryvale Preparatory School, Mount de Sales Academy, Mount Saint Joseph High School, Notre Dame Preparatory School and Redeemer Classical Christian School presented their proposals for reinventing the Towson Row. The students were asked to focus o ..read more
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