June 9, 2022 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Democrats optimistic Manchin will cooperate on climate bill

Negotiations are resuming on a reconciliation package that would contain long-term industrial policy measures to boost solar and other renewable energy sources. June 9, 2022 Last December, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a shockwave through the renewable energy industry, suddenly pulling back his must-have vote to push through the Biden administration’s Build Back Better Act …

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US Government drops solar land lease rates by 3.4% to 2.1%

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To support the US Government’s goal of installing 25 GW of renewable energy on public lands, per acre lease rates have been reduced for all renewable energy sources – some by greater than 50%. June 9, 2022 The Biden Administration has lowered the land lease rates that facilities must pay as part of a drive …

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Michigan plant now powers water filtration services with solar

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The Lake Michigan Filtration Plant (LMFP) in Grand Rapids, Michigan is now partially powered by on-site solar. The 900-kWAC ground-mounted array is built on nearly three acres of property on the LMFP property. Credit: City of Grand Rapids The Grand Rapids Water Department is expected to save an estimated net of $1.55 million in energy …

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Dominion Energy purchases Savion’s Atlanta Farms Solar project in Ohio

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Dominion Energy has agreed to purchase the 200 MWac Atlanta Farms Solar Project, based in Ohio, from Savion LLC. Construction at the site, located in Perry and Deercreek townships of Pickaway County, Ohio, is estimated to start in late summer 2022, with an anticipated December 2023 Commercial Operation Date. Sales and Marketing Month sponsor Get …

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FCC considers offshore wireless networks for renewable projects

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Nokia has headed the proposal, looking to use 4G and 5G networks to support offshore renewable energy projects. June 9, 2022 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to begin gathering information on a Notice of Inquiry submitted by Nokia the development of offshore wireless 4G and 5G networks, which could be utilized by developers, owners, …

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First three solar + storage microgrids in the works for Puerto Rico resilience initiative

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The Puerto Rico Community Energy Resilience Initiative (CERI) is celebrating the construction kickoff of three microgrid solar + storage systems, part of a new model for local energy resilience. The projects under construction now include a total of 132 kW of solar and 108 kWh of storage. The grant-and-loan-blended finance model, which is the first …

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Due to community concerns, Origis Energy agrees to relocate Sand Bluff Solar Project

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Solar projects on a community’s land / in a community need buy-in from that community. For the Sand Bluff Solar Project, collaboration between Origis Energy and community leaders from Archer, Florida’s Historic African-American community was key. Community leaders and adjoining property owners expressed concerns with original site plans for the project, and Origis Energy agreed …

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New York approved these 22 large-scale solar projects

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New York’s long-term renewable energy plan continues to take shape. Twenty-two large-scale solar and energy storage projects were announced in New York this week, estimated to power over 620,000 New York homes for at least 20 years. Sales and Marketing Month sponsor Get Aurora AI & Get Back to Summer Let Aurora AI do the …

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New legislation would formalize Rhode Island’s 100% renewable energy transition

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New legislation passed by the Rhode Island state Senate would create a plan to realize goals established in 2020 by executive order. The Senate approved Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio’s bill (2022-S 2274A) that would require 100% of all electricity sold in Rhode Island be generated from renewable sources by 2033 — the most ambitious timeline …

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Kūpono Solar Project will be first via Ameresco, Bright Canyon joint venture

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The proposed Kūpono Solar Project, a combined solar and battery system to be built at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam West Loch Annex in Hawai‘i, is moving forward, announced Ameresco and energy infrastructure developer Bright Canyon Energy. The proposed project is designed to deliver 42 MW to Hawaiian Electric’s grid on the island of O‘ahu. …

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