wiredinUSA August 2014

Solar panels hit the roof Dominion Virginia Power will install over 3,000 solar panels, capable of generating more than 800kW of electricity, at the Prologis Concorde distribution center in Sterling, Virginia. The panels will be installed on the rooftops of two adjacent buildings and will cover nearly 102,000ft 2 . “Our customers in Northern Virginia are focused on renewable energy and this installation reflects Dominion's commitment to understanding how solar power can fit into our generation mix," said Ken Barker, vice president of customer solutions. “The partnership with Prologis will enable us to evaluate the benefits and study the impact of distributed solar generation on our electric grid.” “Prologis is dedicated to leading the industry in sustainable development, renewable energy and energy efficiency,” said Drew Torbin, vice president of renewable energy for Prologis. “This project with Dominion Virginia Power supports our efforts to

US imposes import duties

The US department of commerce has set preliminary duties of up to 81 percent on imports of carbon and alloy steel wire rod from China, after ruling the products were produced using unfair government subsidies. Commerce set a preliminary subsidy rate of 81.36 percent for Hebei Iron and Steel, and 10.30 percent for Benxi Steel and all other Chinese producers and exporters. Complaints about imports of Chinese hot-rolled carbon steel and alloy steel rod were made by ArcelorMittal USA, Charter Steel, Evraz Pueblo, Gerdau Ameristeel, Keystone Consolidated Industries and Nucor Corporation. It is believed that Chinese imports totaled $313 million in 2013. Commerce will reach a final decision by 12 th November, at the same time as its final decision in a parallel investigation into dumping of the steel wire rod.

improve the efficiency and profitability of our partners in the region.”

The installation for Prologis is the first NorthernVirginiaproject inDominion’s solar partnership program, where the company leases rooftop or ground space at commercial, industrial or public facilities for installation of solar panels. All the electricity generated in the $2.5 million project will flow to the electric grid for use by Dominion Virginia Power customers. Construction was scheduled to begin in July, with the panels to be fully installed and operational during October.

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