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VTA installs solar canopies at three maintenance facilities

February 2, 2012
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (CA) installed solar parking canopy systems at its three bus maintenance divisions

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NCTD uses solar energy to improve bottom line

December 8, 2011

The North County Transit District (CA) is using solar energy to power the maintenance and operations center for its Sprinter light-rail line.

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Tri-Rail to build sustainable station at Pompano Beach

November 29, 2011

Tri-Rail (FL) will build its first LEED-certified sustainable station at Pompano Beach thanks to a $5.7 million federal grant.

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TriMet starts work on solar project, critics question costs

November 29, 2011

TriMet (OR) begins installing solar panels at the South Terminus of the MAX Green and Yellow lines today in a project expected to save $3,680 per year.

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FTA awards $112 million for innovative and clean-fuel projects

November 18, 2011

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that 46 transit projects will share $112 million in grants from FTA’s sustainability initiative.

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Work begins on London solar bridge

October 5, 2011

Work began on Network Rail’s (UK) new Blackfriars Station this week, which will incorporate 6,000 square meters of photovoltaic panels.

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Solar trees spring up in Santa Clara parking lots

August 22, 2011

Santa Clara County (CA) is installing solar trees in its parking lots. Topped with photovoltaic cells, the saplings will save money and reduce emissions

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MBTA may go solar

July 27, 2011

The MBTA may install solar photovoltaic panels at several facilities, including the Boston Engine Terminal, Readville Yard, and Iron Horse Park.

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TARTA to build solar array at headquarters

July 15, 2011

The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (OH) received a $1 million grant from FTA to build a solar-panel array at its headquarters.

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Dartmouth’s Big Green Bus makes the rounds

June 28, 2011

Thirteen Dartmouth students and recent grads are touring the country on the Big Green Bus, an old Greyhound bus converted to run on waste vegetable oil.

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