Governor’s Weekly Message: Bloom Energy: Helping to Power Delaware’s Future
The Governor talks about Bloom Energy coming to Delaware. On Monday, Bloom will break ground on Bloom energy’s first East Coast manufacturing facility, to be constructed on the former site of the Chrysler plant in Newark, which is now part of the University of Delaware’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research campus. Once completed, it will bring an estimated 1,500 manufacturing, supply chain and construction jobs to the region.
Delaware Electric Cooperative to Build State-of-the-Art Solar Park
Delaware Electric Cooperative will soon break ground on a four megawatt solar park in Sussex County, Delaware. Twenty acres of solar panels will be installed near Georgetown, capable of producing enough energy to power 500 homes. The park could eventually be expanded to 40 acres with the ability to produce eight megawatts of power.
Governor Markell, DNREC Sec. O’Mara and Mayor Spencer Unveil Energy Efficiency Investments in Newport
Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and Mayor Michael Spencer unveiled energy efficiency improvements in Newport at a dedication ceremony held today at the town’s Municipal Building.
Governor Markell Cuts the Ribbon on Solar Power System for Belvedere Fire Company in Wilmington
Built from Delaware-manufactured components by Delaware contractors, the system will save the fire company an estimated one-third of its electric utility costs – approximately $400,000 over the life of the system.
Today: Acting Deputy Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank to Travel to New Castle, Delaware
Blank will tour solar manufacturing facility to highlight President’s State of the Union clean energy, manufacturing initiatives
