July 12, 2022 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Greenskies completes two school rooftop solar projects in Putnam, Connecticut

The Town of Putnam’s new combined 752-kilowatt (kW) solar system will offset approximately 70% of the total annual electricity load. Greenskies Clean Focus, Connecticut’s top commercial solar developer, financed, owns, and operates the systems and provided engineering, design, and construction expertise. “We’re happy to help the Town of Putnam acquire clean, affordable electricity with solar,” …

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Canadian government awards Peak Power $765,000 to deploy 117 EV chargers

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The electric vehicle chargers will reduce range anxiety while also encouraging adoption of zero-emission vehicles. July 12, 2022 Peak Power received a $765,000 investment through Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) to install 117 V1G chargers. The total cost of the project is valued at over $1.6 million. Peak Power will install the …

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4 California solar projects built flat on the ground

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Four solar projects using a direct-to-ground mounting system were completed in California. The arrays are Earth Mount Solar systems from Erthos, which don’t use steel mounting structures, such as trackers, and are instead built by placing solar modules directly on the ground. Without racking panel rows, Erthos projects reduce the total system footprint and claim …

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New York officials explore large scale renewable energy at two municipally owned sites

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Two municipally owned sites in New York are primed for potential renewable energy development. Through its Build-Ready Program, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has signed memorandums of understanding with Dannemora in the North Country and Brookhaven on Long Island to explore the feasibility of developing renewable energy projects on otherwise …

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Massachusetts bill would eliminate clean energy choice

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Thousands of Massachusetts residents have signed a petition to block the bill and retain choice over their electric provider. Proponents of the bill say it may reduce predatory contracts, but opponents argue it reestablishes monopoly control of utilities. July 12, 2022 Massachusetts residents’ rights to opt-in to alternative electricity suppliers that provide renewable energy may …

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EcoFasten solar mounts now distributed through Sonepar USA

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Solar mounting manufacturer EcoFasten has established a partnership with Sonepar USA for the national distribution of its PV roof attachments. This agreement expands Sonepar’s product offerings in solar roof attachments and racking systems. “EcoFasten’s solutions for the market have primarily benefitted larger installers up until now,” said Andrew Jones, director of renewable energy at Sonepar …

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Greenskies Clean Focus installs 752 kW of solar across 2 Connecticut schools

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Putnam School District of Putnam, Connecticut has offset 70% of its total electricity load with a 752-kW solar project. Greenskies Clean Focus financed the project, built the arrays and will own and operate the systems. “We’re happy to help the Town of Putnam acquire clean, affordable electricity with solar,” said Stanley Chin, president and CEO …

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Solar advocates strengthen push for ITC extension, standalone storage credit

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The U.S. solar and storage industry and its allies are ramping up a push for Congress to pass a reconciliation bill with historic clean energy deployment and manufacturing provisions. Over 400 solar and storage companies sent a letter to congressional leaders today urging them to pass the legislation as hundreds of clean energy advocates make …

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Minnesota’s value-of-solar law helps protect consumers from rising natural gas prices, says group

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As utility customers face the higher costs of gas-fired generation, Minnesota’s approach to valuing community solar will help protect customers from price volatility, said a director with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. July 12, 2022 Community solar built in Minnesota this year will earn 11.78 cents/kWh for the next 25 years – a rate set …

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Sunrise Brief: Virginia approves $55 minimum bill for community solar – the highest nationwide

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