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RFP Alert: Duke requests 1.1GW of new renewables in Indiana

Duke is planning to construct or acquire up to 1.1GW of renewable energy generation, as well as up to 1.3GW of non-intermittent generation, like natural gas combustion turbines, combined-cycle units and stand-alone battery storage. February 17, 2022 As outlined under the integrated resource plan that Duke Energy filed with Indiana regulators in December, the utility …

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Perpetual threats of flex alerts causing more people to go solar

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Perpetual threats of flex alerts causing more people to go solar The Bay Area was spared on Wednesday as the latest flex alert expired. But the constant threat of power outages and rate hikes has customers concerned. KTVU’s Jana Katsuyama says solar panel installers are seeing an uptick in business. OAKLAND, Calif. – Power customers …

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NYSERDA seeks federal grant to train displaced fossil fuel workers for clean energy jobs

Industry / By Staff

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $25 million statewide federal grant proposal supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the New York State Department of Labor and the New York Community Colleges Energy Equity Consortium. This proposal will take a multi-faceted approach to reskill and train New Yorkers, including displaced workers in …

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Community solar gets closer in Ohio as HB 450 gains momentum

Projects / By Staff

Community solar is trending up, but still needs plenty of regulatory help to the DOE’s 2025 goal. Ohio is one such state inching closer in this effort. Last week, House Bill 450 continued to advance, which would allow Ohio residents access to community solar power and provide for an initial build out of 2 GW …

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Feds to rescind review of 48 Chinese crystalline silicon companies

Markets / By Staff

48 of the initial 83 companies have been found to have not be manufacturing or exporting any subject merchandise. January 11, 2022 The Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination to rescind its review of the countervailing duty order on solar cells from 48 companies Chinese companies, a review which has been ongoing since …

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Koch invests $150 million in GameChange Solar

Finance / By Staff

Koch Strategic Platforms, a subsidiary of Koch Investments Group, invested in the commercial and utility-scale solar racking provider, marking a divergence from earlier anti-solar strategies. December 30, 2021 GameChange Solar, a provider of racking and trackers for utility-scale and commercial solar projects, announced a $150 million investment from Koch Strategic Platforms (KSP), a subsidiary of Koch Investments Group. The preferred …

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Sunrise brief: Daimler, NextEra, and BlackRock fund investment in EV and hydrogen trucks and charging stations across the US

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Also on the rise: Nova Scotia utility proposes net-metering fee. Research into how rooftop PV systems may affect air and building temperature in urban environments vice versa. Vanadium redox flow battery in microgrid project. Important step for Indiana solar: Utility’s net metering calculation overturned in court. Maxeon to offer IBC solar panels in the US. …

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Community solar project in Virginia launches 25% renewable energy option for a small premium

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Harrisonburg Electric Commission (HEC) will vote in March on a community solar plan, which–if approved–will go live in July, making HEC the first municipal utility in the state of Virginia offering its customers the community solar option. The 1.4MW Acorn Solar installation is being developed by Dominion Energy on a 10-acre plot of land that …

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California Panel Backs Solar Mandate for New Buildings

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LOS ANGELES — California regulators voted Wednesday to require builders to include solar power and battery storage in many new commercial structures as well as high-rise residential projects. It is the latest initiative in the state’s vigorous efforts to hasten a transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources. The five-member California Energy Commission approved …

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Construction begins on solar project portfolio supporting Maryland county

Industry / By Staff

CleanCapital is funding a solar project portfolio that will supply electricity to facilities owned by Howard County, Maryland. New Jersey-based CI Renewables is developing 10 projects totaling 25 MW, undertaking the largest power purchase agreement in Maryland. “This dual closing demonstrates the breadth of CleanCapital’s financing capabilities,” said Melinda Baglio, chief investment officer and general …

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