Author: David Winkelman

Solar Technology Developers

Great River Energy Makes Prairie Sun Bank Historic Move Away from Coal

By Fresh Energy | May 7, 2020 Great River Energy (GRE) has announced a historic decision to transform and modernize its electricity generation. On May 7, 2020, GRE publicized a plan that will lower costs for its member owners and at the same time reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Midwest and Minnesota. Sixty percent of the geography…
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Coldspring Honored For Energy Excellence

Coldspring – the leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone and bronze manufacturing in North America – was recognized by Xcel Energy for its outstanding achievements in energy efficiency. Xcel Energy presented the “Recognition of Excellence Award” to Coldspring Tuesday, November 5, at the utility’s annual Energy Solutions Expo at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. The…
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Virnig Turns to the Sun for Power

TUE NOVEMBER 21, 2017 – NATIONAL EDITION CEG Virnig Manufacturing’s large new rooftop solar electric generator with its array of solar panels has begun powering approximately 40 percent of the electricity (annually) for its growing manufacturing business. This clean energy is being produced by more than 1,500 JinKO solar electric panels on the factory roofs at…
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