The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) took action to maintain the health of the state’s Universal Service Fund programs by opening a formal penalty consideration case that seeks to collect more than $230 million from MetroPCS for failure to remit payments for pre-paid phone service. MetroPCS, a prepaid wireless service provider owned by T-Mobile, failed …
The partnership will bring solar, battery storage, and EV charging solutions across Stream’s development pipeline of over 40 million square feet, equivalent to over 450 MW of on-site solar and battery storage projects. April 22, 2022 Independent power producer Catalyze said it has come to terms on a Master Framework Agreement (MFA) with Stream Realty …
Prior to these amendments, Ontario’s net metering regulation required the customer to own or operate the renewable generation system to qualify as an eligible generator. April 22, 2022 Ontario’s regulatory changes expand access to net metering, allowing solar customers to receive credit on their electric bill for any excess energy sent back to the grid. …
Ontario amends net metering policy to allow third-party ownership Read More »
The 26 MW Sunbank solar and storage project in Summerside, PEI will also feature a 10 MW battery storage system and is expected to reduce the city’s imports of electricity from 58% to 38%. April 22, 2022 Canadian solar mounting system supplier, Polar Racking, announced that it will supply the foundations and racking to Aspin Kemp & …
Under new plan, campus would generate all its power from clean energy sources by 2032 AMHERST, Mass. — The University of Massachusetts added to the Earth Day festivities Friday when Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy announced that the state’s flagship public university will power its campus entirely with renewable energy by 2032. MASSPIRG Students at UMass Amherst, …
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Six ERCOT projects will contribute over 900 MWh to the Texas grid and will reach commercial operation in 2023. April 20, 2022 Broad Reach Power, a Houston-based independent power producer, has advanced its ERCOT portfolio through the procurement of over 900 MWh of battery systems from Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL). Broad Reach plans …
Reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 requires immediate action, starting with six steps to take by 2030 that include more clean energy and an emphasis on clean transportation and charging infrastructure. April 22, 2022 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Liesl Clark, Director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, business owners, tribal leaders, and students at …
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Occidental College is no stranger to solar power, having installed a 1 MW solar array in 2013. In its nine years in operation, the array has produced 16.20 GWh of electrical energy, providing 12.1% of the college’s usage in that time period. The array has lowered the college’s electric bills, saving the college $314k over …
An Earth Day special: Test your knowledge of solar in the US Read More »
North Carolina-based Powerhome Solar officially changes its name to Pink Energy today. The residential solar provider has been in business for eight years and works in 15 states: Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. With the name change, Pink Energy will expand …
LaGuardia Airport solar installation advances Port Authority’s net zero commitment Solar on airport garage rooftop to provide 1.34 MW of renewable energy. Solar plus storage microgrid spares remote Alaskan community on diesel expenses, boosts resilience Shungnak, Alaska is expected to save $200,000 a year and reduce its reliance on dirty fuel. Texas solar is booming, …
Sunrise brief: FERC takes major step toward transmission reform Read More »
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