Solar at Fort Huachuca

The U.S. Army has announced plans to develop a solar array that will provide about 25 percent of the annual installation electricity requirement of Fort Huachuca. The Fort Huachuca Renewable Energy Project, reported to be the largest solar array in the department of defense on a military installation, is a joint effort between the U.S. Army Energy Initiatives Task Force, Fort Huachuca, The General Services Administration, Tucson Electric Power and developer E.ON Climate and Renewables. Tucson Electric Power will fund, own, maintain and operate the project, and contract with E.ON for the design, engineering, procurement and construction.
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Whole Foods announces plans to buy New Frontiers Natural Marketplace

Whole Foods is in the process of obtaining four New Frontiers Marketplace branches located in Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona and San Luis Obispo, Calif. The stores will remain open during the transaction, and Whole Foods will offer jobs to the team members at the four locations. The owners of New Frontiers sold the stores in order to focus on operating their organic farm in Buellton, California. Amy Labouee, representative of Whole Foods has stated that the acquisition “makes good sense” and would be “mutually beneficial” for both companies.
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Arizona to Receive More than $1.2 Million in Wildlife Grants

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s State Wildlife Grants Program has partnered with states, granting funds to support projects that help sensitive and imperiled species across the nation. Of the $47 million to be distributed, Arizona’s apportionment of funds includes roughly $1.2 million that can go towards saving said species. The money will most likely go toward combating invasive species and finding means to protect delicate species from various stressors to wildlife.
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US Ecology Acquires the Environmental Quality Company

Both US Ecology Inc. and EQ are environmental service and waste management organizations that have combined in an effort to further enhance their services. Both parties plan to service clients jointly on a national level, using their collective resources to aid in proper disposal of radioactive, hazardous, PCB and non-hazardous industrial waste products. The President and CEO of US Ecology, Jeff Feeler stated that EQ’s “strong, uncompromising commitment to environmental, health and safety compliance” will forge a better and lengthened environmental service platform.
www.usecology.com