May 2022 | Page 5 of 27 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Honeywell releases new virtual power plant control system

Honeywell has introduced its Experion Energy Control System’s new virtual power plant (VPP) functionality that enables users to dispatch a network of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as wind generating units, storage systems and solar projects through a centralized control process. By centralizing the dispatching process, users can optimize their operations and create sufficient capacity …

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Pivot Energy to develop 41 MW portfolio of community solar for LMI households in Colorado

Installation / By Staff

The portfolio, awarded by Xcel Energy, is anticipated to provide access to affordable, clean energy to thousands of households throughout the state. May 25, 2022 Utility Xcel Energy has selected Pivot energy to to develop a 41 MW community solar portfolio in Colorado, with every MW in the portfolio exclusively serving income-qualified households beneath an …

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Statement: EPA should finalize permanent protections for Bristol Bay from proposed Pebble Mine

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The EPA will release a proposed legal determination that if finalized, will effectively block the Pebble Mine, protecting fragile wetlands and wildlife ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Environmental Protection Agency will release a proposed determination on Thursday that would effectively prevent mining in the Pebble Deposit, which is located between two rivers in Alaska’s Bristol Bay …

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Green Lantern Solar installs 500-kW project for Vermont community

Industry / By Staff

A newly commissioned 500-kW solar project from Green Lantern Solar will bring thousands in clean energy savings to a local retirement community, Kingdom East Schools and the Village of Poultney in Weathersfield, Vermont. “While Green Lantern Solar continues to grow and expand, it’s always rewarding to complete a project in our home state with local …

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Xcel, Pivot Energy developing Colorado community solar portfolio exclusive to low-income customers

Projects / By Staff

Xcel Energy selected Pivot Energy to develop a 41-MW community solar portfolio in Colorado that will exclusively serve income-qualified households that fall beneath an established income threshold. This will be one of the largest income-qualified portfolios in the United States, potentially impacting thousands of households. Tracker Month sponsor Power Your Next Project with the OMCO …

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50 states of solar incentives: Pennsylvania

Policy / By Staff

The pv magazine tour of solar incentives takes us to Pennsylvania, where natural gas plays a significant role in energy exports, and solar takes a backseat. What needs to change? May 25, 2022 Pennsylvania is the top exporter of electricity in the country, mostly generated by natural gas, as the commonwealth is second to Texas …

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Texas utility adds 300 MW of solar to energy mix

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CPS Energy, serving San Antonio, is increasingly powering its operations with energy generated through the power of Texas sunlight. May 25, 2022 San Antonio-based electric provider CPS Energy is increasing its investment in solar energy, announcing it has signed on to add a 300 MW project, developed by Consolidated Edison Development. The 300 MW Goliad …

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60 new communities adopt SolSmart expedited solar permitting software

Industry / By Staff

The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) announced two awardees to manage the expansion of SolSmart — a program that has helped hundreds of communities remove red tape to increase solar deployment and expand access to clean energy. DOE also announced that more than 60 new communities accepted U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm’s challenge …

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CPS Energy finalizes plans for 300-MW Peregrine Solar

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CPS Energy is locating a 300-MW solar project in Goliad County, Texas, as the first part of its FlexPOWER Bundle initiative. This is one-third of the utility’s goal of adding 900 MW of sustainable energy to its power generation mix. The project, dubbed Peregrine Solar, is expected to increase CPS Energy’s total solar capacity to …

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Statement: The Home Depot shareholders take first step to protect forests

News / By Staff

DENVER- A majority of The Home Depot shareholders voted on Thursday to take a first step toward reducing the hardware giant’s forest footprint. The resolution, introduced by Green Century Capital Management°, Environment America’s affiliated socially responsible mutual fund company, requests that “Home Depot issue a report assessing if and how it could increase the scale, …

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