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Credit: Bob Parsons Mother Nature Strikes:
Since 1980, at least 40 weather-related disasters have reached the billion-dollar mark, for a total cost of more than $170 billion. Learn more
Credit: Live Oak Solar Renewables to the Rescue:
When energy efficiency, passive solar, and daylighting are combined with solar systems to generate electricity and hot water, partial or even full operation can be maintained when traditional utility services fail. Learn more
Credit: Holly Thomas Solar Recovery:
The National Center for Photovoltaics, the National Association of Independent Insurers, and the U.S. Dept. of Energy are working together to promote a new tool for disaster recovery: solar technology. Learn more
Credit: Byron Stafford NREL's Work:
NREL is working with the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to educate staff and field personnel on the use of portable PV systems. Two systems are currently traveling to several FEMA training centers to educate emergency response teams. Learn more

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