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Bozeman Nonprofit Installs One of City's Largest Solar Systems

Posted on: January 30, 2012

The Greater Yellowstone Coalition's newly renovated headquarters building—a former pea seed warehouse—features a 270-panel solar array, said to be one of the largest solar electric systems in Bozeman. According to a report in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle… more »

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Montana State University-Northern Awarded Biofuels Grant

Posted on: January 23, 2012

The U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced a $647,748 grant to Montana State University-Northern of Havre to expand its biodiesel program. The grant is in support of the North Central Montana Renewable Industr… more »

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DOE Announces New Online Tools to Help Deploy Distributed Wind Energy Systems

Posted on: January 17, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced two new online tools to assist state and local policymakers, consumers, and stakeholders in evaluating siting and policy issues to help accelerate the use of distributed wind energy systems - such as win… more »

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Rim Rock Wind Power Project Moving Ahead

Posted on: January 12, 2012

NaturEnerUSA, LLC, has announced that it has secured a $320 million construction loan for the Rim Rock wind power project. Located in Montana's Glacier and Toole counties, the 189-megawatt project is expected to be in operation by the end of the year. T… more »

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