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Day: February 17, 2022

Guest Commentary | Upcoming PUC decision threatens future of California solar

By Jeff Parr When I began my solar business 12 years ago, I felt good about helping customers to save money while also saving our environment. I made it my life’s mission. Today, I am concerned that an upcoming California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision may severely harm my livelihood and end the good we’re …

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EnTech Solutions adds 18-kW solar microgrid to Boys & Girls Club

EnTech Solutions EnTech Solutions, a full-service clean energy solutions provider, recently unveiled the first clean-energy microgrid to be installed at a Boys and Girls Club in the U.S. at the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama’s (BGCNAL) James A. Lane Club. EnTech Solutions designed, built and installed an Xcape microgrid at the club which …

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Appalachian Power looks to add 300 MW of solar over the next three years

The utility has released its short-term energy plan, as required by the Virginia Clean Economy Act. January 7, 2022 Appalachian Power, the Charleston, West Virginia-based utility, which serves about one million customers in central and Southern West Virginia, the West Virginia Panhandle, Southwest Virginia and parts of Northeast Tennessee, is looking to acquire or contract …

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Lightsource BP closes $376 million in financing, breaks ground on two massive projects

The 293 MW Sun Mountain solar project, set to be located in Pueblo, Colorado, and the 173 MW Bellflower solar project, set to be constructed east of Indianapolis will each be among the largest in their respective states. December 28, 2021 Lightsource BP announced that it has closed on a $376 million multi-project financing package, …

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Nova Scotia Power net-metering fee may stall industry in its tracks

Sierra Club Canada calls on Nova Scotians to demand energy democracy after the utility proposes to charge a premium on net-metered solar installations. January 31, 2022 Nova Scotia Power recently announced a proposal to charge fees to customers who sell renewable power back to the grid. According to a report by The Canadian Press, Nova …

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LA could soon be home to the nation’s largest green hydrogen infrastructure system

Southern California Gas Company is submitting an application to build a 10 to 20GW electrolyzer and 25 to 35GW of new and curtailed wind and solar, along with 2GW of energy storage, to deliver green hydrogen to the Los Angeles Basin. February 17, 2022 The Southern California Gas Company announced a plan to develop the …

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CPUC To Hold Remote Public Forums (Public Participation Hearings) on PG&E’s Rate Case for 2023–2026

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold six remote public forums (otherwise known as Public Participation Hearings) to provide an opportunity for customers of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to offer their perspective and input to the CPUC about the company’s rate increase request (described below), as follows: WHEN: March 1, 2022, 2 …

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Appalachian Power seeking up to 150 MW of West Virginia solar

Appalachian Power issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to 150 MW of solar energy resources with the option to include a battery-energy storage system. The company seeks to acquire the solar facilities through one or more purchase and sale agreements from developers who meet certain economic and operational criteria. Project bids must be …

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Senior living retirement community benefits from 159 kW solar project

Covenant Living of Cromwell, Conn., and Greenskies Clean Focus have teamed up to install a 159 kW solar energy system on the new Town Center building roof. In addition to reducing operating costs, this solar array will benefit the community in other ways. It will improve their energy independence by delivering low, predictable energy costs …

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