Orion Energy Gets Stimulus Funds for Solar Panels 

Using State Energy Program funds, Orion Energy- a Manitowoc-based provider of energy efficient lighting systems and energy management services, is installing photovoltaic systems to generate renewable electricity. To date they have purchased solar photovoltaic panels, wiring, and cabling with the funds. This project represents a $1.3 million investment. Click here to read more about this story.  If you have a similar story or another success story please comment below.

Content for this blog post courtesy of Julie Howe & Kirk Stone, Project Officers for the Wisconsin State Energy Program.

DeForest Facility to Recycle Metals for Solar Industry

Montreal-based 5N Plus Inc. will open a 60,500-square foot manufacturing facility in DeForest that will recycle metal coatings used in production of solar panels. The $4,139,000 project will create 16 jobs and is receiving assistance from the State Energy Program with a $500,000 loan. 5N Plus specializes in the production and purification of elements and compounds, such as cadmium telluride. Click here to read more about this story. If you have a similar story or another success story please comment below.

Content for this blog post courtesy of Julie Howe & Kirk Stone, Project Officers for the Wisconsin State Energy Program.

Ohio Makes $8 Million Available for Biofuels Equipment

The Ohio Department of Development is using $8 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to help biodiesel and ethanol companies fund new or additional refining equipment. As part of the Advancing Biofuels Beyond the Basics program, the state can award any amount from $500,000 up to $1 million for each applicant. Click here to read more about this story. If you have a similar story or another success story please comment below.

Content for this blog post courtesy of Peter Ashley & Kirk Stone, Project Officers for the Ohio State Energy Program.