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Benjamin Strunk
Certification No. 091209-174
Charles Roehrig
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The Solar Electric Power Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization, formed in 1992 as the Utility Photovoltaic Group. SEPA has more than 500 utility, electric service provider, manufacturer, installer, government, and research members. Our mission is to facilitate solutions for the use and integration of solar electric power by utilities, electric service providers, and their customers. Learn more about SEPA. |
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APS, Arizona's largest and longest-serving electricity utility, serves about 1.1 million customers in 11 of the state's 15 counties. In 2008, APS won its second Edison Award in recognition of innovative leadership and operational excellence in the electric industry. Given annually by the Edison Electric Institute, the Edison Award is considered the industry's most prestigious honor. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW) Visit APS.
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Let the sun power your home with SRP solar energy. At SRP, we know few things are as integral to our lives as the sun. It lights our sky, warms our bodies, and now can power your home. EarthWise Solar Energy is a program designed to help reduce the cost of installing a new solar electric or solar water heating for your home. Visit SRP. |
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Tucson Electric Power, a subsidiary of UniSource Energy Corporation (NYSE: UNS), provides safe, reliable power and a variety of green energy options to nearly 400,000 customers in the Tucson metropolitan area. For more information, visit tep.com. |
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The mission of the Arizona Solar Center is to enhance the utilization of renewable energy, educate Arizona's residents on solar technology developments, support commerce and industry in the development of solar and other sustainable technologies and coordinate these efforts throughout the state of Arizona. Visit Arizona Solar Center. |
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The mission of Arizona State University's Alliance for Construction Excellence (ACE) is simply to Advance, Collaborate and Enrich the construction industry. Dedicated to the improvement of productivity, quality, profitability and effectiveness of the construction industry, members of ACE promote research; collect, analyze, manage and disseminate information; and provide continuing education and training that firms and practitioners do not have the capacity to do on their own. For more information, visit ACE. |
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An ISO 17025 accredited testing lab, the Photovoltaic Testing Laboratory (PTL) is a world-renowned independent PV testing laboratory that has been serving the community since 1992. It provides PV design qualification and type certification service per IEC 61215, IEC 61646, and IEEE 1262 standards; and PV safety testing services per UL 1703 and IEC 61730 standards. Visit PTL.
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Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S. Visit ASES. |
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The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.Visit US Green Building Council |
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The mission of US Green Building Council in Arizona is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. Visit US Green Building Council. |
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Solar Energy International (SEI) is a USA non-profit organization whose mission is to help others use renewable energy and environmental building technologies through education. SEI teaches individuals from all walks of life how to design, install and maintain renewable energy systems, and how to design and build efficient, sustainable homes. SEI offers trainings online and in 22 locations around the world. Visit Solar Energy International. |
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Alternative Energy News is a comprehensive set of online resources designed to raise public awareness and encourage debate about renewable energy technologies. We are dedicated to providing an open and comprehensive collection of discussions, information, media and news promoting the research and development of renewables. |
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The purposes of this report are to provide a retrospective on the Million Solar Roofs (MSR) initiative and to summarize the best practices that emanated from it. MSR has established a foundation on which the Solar America Initiative (SAI) can build to meet the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technology Program (SETP). Read more abbout MSR. |
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NREL is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL is operated for DOE by The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC. Learn more about NREL. |
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Sandia is a government-owned/contractor operated (GOCO) facility. Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martin company, manages Sandia for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. We seek collaborative partnerships on emerging technologies that support our mission. Visit Sandia National Laboratories. |
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The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) works to strengthen the United States' energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships. It supports this goal through: Enhancing energy efficiency and productivity, bringing clean, reliable and affordable energy technologies to the marketplace and making a difference in the everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality of life. Learn more about EERE. |
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Janice K. Brewer became the 22nd person to take the oath of office as Governor of Arizona on January 21, 2009. She is Arizona’s fifth Secretary of State to succeed to Governor in mid-term. Learn more about the Governor's Office in Arizona. |
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The Energy Office encourages energy efficiency and renewable-energy usage, provides energy information and policy advice, and supports reduced utility costs and improved comfort for Arizona’s low-income residents. Visit The Energy Office. |
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Article 15 of the Arizona Constitution establishes the Arizona Corporation Commission. The Arizona Commission has responsibilities that go beyond traditional public utilities regulation. These additional roles include facilitating the incorporation of businesses and organizations, securities regulation and railroad/pipeline safety. Learn more about the Commission. |
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The Green Building Program encourages a whole-systems approach through design and building techniques to minimize environmental impact and reduce the energy consumption of buildings while contributing to the health of its occupants. Learn more about the Green Building Program. |
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The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that helps residents, businesses and public agencies save energy, reduce grid demand and generate their own power through a variety of rebate, technical assistance and education programs. CCSE also provides the community with objective information, research, analysis and long-term planning on energy issues and technologies. For more information, visit energycenter.org or call toll-free 1-866-SDENERGY. We are working for a sustainable energy future. |
