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Welcome to SolarCD.org - your definitive online resource for solar energy facts and one of the most ambitious solar energy projects in the United States. This site provides an educational resource that will educate you on the benefits of solar energy and help unite a community dedicated to improving the environment.
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 A Look at the Solar Facility in East Windsor, N.J. |
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The nearly 70-acre McGraw-Hill Companies' solar facility is reportedly the largest privately-owned, net-metered solar project in the Western Hemisphere.
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| Why the Solar CD is Having an Impact |
| The Solar CD has united a community that's dedicated to raising awareness about renewable energy and an innovative solar panel project in East Windsor, N.J. This passionate collective of members that care about the environment, are true advocates for the success of this initiative and have helped to raise national awareness of the solar project. |
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 "It is truly a comprehensive resource for individuals who care about the environment and want to educate themselves on what they can do to support it. We were eager to support this initiative and created SolarCD.org as a resource to get them started."
-Shawn Gilfedder
McGraw-Hill FCU President/CEO
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About Solar Energy
RENEWABLE ENERGY
We never have to worry about running out of sunlight - it's a consistent power source that's always going to be available.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Solar cells don't release any toxins into the air. Fossil fuels and nuclear energy release greenhouse gasses, carcinogens, and carbon dioxide.
RELIABLE AND INNOVATIVE
With no moving parts, the panels generate electricity for thousands of hours with little or no maintenance. Also solar cells make no noise while collecting energy, which reduces noise pollution.
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Tips For "Going Solar"
- Get three solid proposals from experienced contractors that will help you decide if your rooftop or land is a suitable site for solar panels. Check credentials, references, licenses, and memberships in trade and business groups. Visitwww.findsolar.org to find installers in your areas.
- Use a solar power calculator to determine if the cost of installing a solar system would be covered through energy savings. These calculators are available at www.seia.org (Solar Energy Industries Association).
- For more information and frequently asked questions relevant to New Jersey homeowners who want to use solar energy, visit the Mid-Atlantic Solar Energy Industries Association website at www.mseia.net/FAQ.html
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About the Project
- Advanced Solar Products of Flemington, N.J., will be manufacturing and installing the system.
- The project is being coordinated with the involvement of NJR Clean Energy Ventures (a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources), which promotes increased energy efficiency and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy, including solar, wind, geothermal, and sustainable biomass.
- The system is expected to be completed by March of 2012.
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 The 70-acre solar facility will be fully operational by March of 2012. |
