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March, 2012
City of Pflugerville on "Today in America with Terry Bradshaw"
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July, 2011
House Research Organization for the Texas House of Representatives Releases Focus Report
The House of Representative’s Focus Report on “Solar Energy in Texas” released July 20th gives an overview of solar and the current status of Texas businesses and the Texas market, state and comparative policy, federal policy, and municipal and utility initiatives.
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June, 2011
RRE Austin Solar is looking to create a large economic impact around Pflugerville
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May, 2011
Pflugerville Tries to Lure Solar Farms
Pflugerville Community Development Corporation releases an announcement about the current business-friendly bill under consideration by Texas Legislature. CEO Daven Mehta comments, supporting the piece of legislation.
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April, 2011
Solar Rebate Legislation Could Have Chance in Legislature
RRE Austin Solar encourages House Bill 2961 in support of a rebate program. Pflugerville City Council is developing a Renewable Energy Investment Zone. RRE supports House Bill 3254 to cut property taxes for solar energy companies and manufacturers locating in Pflugerville. ATI solar industry incubator to test new technologies on the solar farm.
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April, 2011
A World-Renowned Monument to Renewable Energy
RRE Solar strives to utilize Texas' potential to become the center for solar technology with one of the largest solar farms in the world.
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Feburary, 2011
Solar Industry Magazine – Projects and Contracts
Solar Industry Magazine covered the Pflugerville project, as well as Big Spring, Colorado and Ohio as RRE Power’s current sites under development.
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Feburary, 2011
SEPA Recognizes RRE Austin Solar for its 60MW Pflugerville Project
The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) recognizes RRE Austin Solar, LLC for their 60MW Solar Farm in Pflugerville, Texas. SEPA published a summary and commentary on the project in its "Large-Scale Solar Projects Quarterly Bulletin – 2010 Year-End Summary."
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December 21, 2010
Solar Server - Solar Magazine
Solar Daily Insight - powered by Solar Server
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December 20, 2010
Texas, Home to Big Oil, Takes Shine to Solar Power
Texas has long been home to Big Oil companies that specialize in extracting petroleum from hard-to-reach places.
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December 15, 2010
Groundbreaking of the 60 MW Flagship Project
RRE Power, LLC broke ground today on its flagship project, the 60 MW named "The Pflugerville Solar Farm", developed by its subsidiary company, RRE Austin Solar, LLC.
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December 15, 2010
Pflugerville Solar Farm Breaks Ground, Will be Largest in the Country
One of the largest solar farms in the nation broke ground Wednesday in Northeast Travis County, 15 miles east of the City of Pflugerville.
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December 15, 2010
Groundbreaking For Largest Solar Farm in the Country
A new solar farm broke ground Wednesday morning in Northeast Travis County, and it promises to be one of the largest in the United States.
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December 15, 2010
"Groundbreaking Press Release"
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December 14, 2010
Has Texas Seen the Light on Solar Power?
60-megawatt project breaks ground near Coupland; price may reach $240 million.
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November 12, 2010
Study Shows Pflugerville Could Benefit From Business Incubator
The feasibility study conducted by President Charles Stein shows that the program would diversify the local economy and increase revenue for local governments.
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September 8, 2010
Solar Farm Up For Vote on Tuesday
RRE Austin Solar wants to build a 550-acre solar farm on the edge of Travis County that could power the entire city of Pflugerville.
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September 7, 2010
Commissioners pass tax rebate for proposed solar farm
A final vote was rendered Tuesday offering a local solar company tax rebate.
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August 18, 2010
Travis County Moves Forward on Pflugerville Solar Farm
Travis County commissioners announced their intent to grant RRE Austin Solar tax rebates.
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August 6, 2010
Pflugerville Solar Farm Could be Running by August 2014
RRE Austin Solar secures tax abatements from city, seeks similar agreements from Elgin ISD, Travis County.
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July 7, 2010
Pflugerville Plans For Largest Solar Farm in Texas
Pflugerville may soon be home to the largest solar farm in Texas.
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July 4, 2010
Entire Texas Town Could be Solar Powered
Pflugerville, Texas is a small city of about 50,000 people, near Austin. Officials there are currently negotiating with RRE Austin Solar, and Travis County to develop a solar powerplant that could generate enough power for every house in the city.
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July 2, 2010
Largest Solar Farm in Texas Planned in Pflugerville - Austin Business Journal
Pflugerville could be home to the largest solar farm in Texas, pending a final agreement between RRE Austin Solar, the City of Pflugerville, Elgin ISD and Travis County, according to local officials.
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July 1, 2010
Considering Texas' Largest Solar Farm
Hundreds of acres of farmland in NE Travis County could become Texas' largest solar farm and power 45,000 homes.
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July 1, 2010
Startup to Build Solar 'Farm' Near Pflugerville, Create Hundreds of Jobs
A major solar "farm" is being planned near the Austin suburb of Pflugerville, and the company behind the $240 million project will hire hundreds of mostly temporary workers in Central Texas.
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June 30, 2010
Pflugerville Anticipates Arrival of Texas' Largest Solar Farm
Pflugerville could be home to the largest solar farm in Texas, pending a final agreement between RRE Austin Solar, the City of Pflugerville, Elgin ISD and Travis County.
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June 22, 2010
Solar Power Plant Considers Area Construction
A solar electric production facility (AKA - Helio project) could be built in eastern Travis County within the Elgin Independent School District's boundaries, with construction possibly beginning this year and completion in two to three years.
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June 20, 2010
Coupland Area to be Site of Largest Solar Farm in U.S.
When we envision hundreds of acres of solar panels, we may think of an unpopulated area that is not good farmland. We probably don't envision hundreds of acres of solar panels covering up our valuable Blackland Prairie.
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