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Butte School Installing Solar Electric System

Posted on: May 17, 2013

The Silver Bow Montesorri School in Butte is home to a new photovoltaic system, thanks to a grant from NorthWestern Energy’s Universal Systems Benefit Fund. According to a report from KXLF, the 2500-watt system is expected to reduce the school’s electri… more »

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REAP Application Deadline Extended

Posted on: May 3, 2013

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the application deadline for REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) funding to May 31, 2013. The program offers both loan guarantees and grants for energy projects in rural areas, such as solar panels, an… more »

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Sage Mountain Center Offering Renewable Energy Workshop Series

Posted on: April 9, 2013

Sage Mountain Center has announced a series of five renewable energy workshops during April. The two-hour workshops will covers solar electricity, solar hot water, small wind generation, financing, rebates, and ways to sell power back to the power compa… more »

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Bozeman Camelina Company Sold

Posted on: March 25, 2013

Montana-based Sustainable Oils has been purchased by Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., according to a report in the Billings Gazette. Sustainable Oils has worked to promote and research camelina as a biofuel and has a research facility in Bozeman. The… more »

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