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CVEP Collaborates on Fiscal Impact Report for First Solar
On Wednesday a press conference was held at College of the Desert's - Desert Energy Enterprise Center where CVEP investor, First Solar shared the results of a study conducted in collaboration with CVEP. The study reports the proposed 550 megawatt solar farm near Desert Center will create a total economic impact of $336 million on the local economy as well as create approximately 440 jobs in the next few years. First Solar has already partnered with the College of the Desert on solar energy training programs. To read more click here for The Desert Sun article.
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Coachella Valley Energy Summit a Success!
The 2011 Coachella Valley Energy Summit held yesterday was very well attended and the information presented both informative and entertaining. With five keynote speakers and various panels including all the mayors representing the Coachella Valley as well as professionals in the renewable industry, the program agenda covered a wide variety of renewable energy topics. The day was complete when actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. shared his simple remedies to choosing a green lifestyle and how simple it is to reduce your carbon footprint.
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CVEP Hosts Renewable Tour in Coachella Valley
Today as the Coachella Valley Energy Summit continues, a sold out bus tour will be traveling to some of the most forward thinking and cutting edge renewable sites in the Valley. The Renewable Tour will start by visiting wind turbines by Wintech, a visit to COD's Desert Energy Enterprise Center, getting a sneak peak at the solar farm and geothermal system at The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, learning about the region's hydrogen production facility and 6th generation hydrogen buy at SunLine, followed by seeing the newly installed ground mounted solar at Xavier College Prep High School as well as HCPV solar technology at Granite Construction and finishing at a biomass-fueled facility, Colmac Energy Inc. This event is sold out but we look forward to holding this tour more often in the very near future. Special thanks to all attendees, the companies facilitating the tour stops and Renova for sponsoring this event.
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Mark your Calendar - Upcoming Events
Thursday May 19, 2011 at 7:30 a.m. - Renewable Energy Roundtable
Topic: Renewable Energy Development Projects and Impacts.
Guest speaker: Patricia Tuck, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Click here for details
Friday October 21 - 2011 Coachella Valley Economic Summit
More details to follow
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