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wiredInUSA - August 2014

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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

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“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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