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This Earth Day, Verdant Power is celebrating a major milestone—exactly six months since its Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy (RITE) Project successfully deployed in New York City’s East River.
April 22, 2021
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Of the many natural gifts we can appreciate on Earth Day, it's hard to think of one more versatile—or more vital—than water.
April 22, 2021
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Remote communities will partner with DOE experts and National Labs to adopt clean energy solutions that reduce energy costs and power disruptions.
April 20, 2021
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