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Month: February 2023

California coalition calls for RTO in the West

“Lights On California” believes it’s time for California to consider clean energy solutions both within and beyond its borders to prevent blackouts, reduce energy costs, and transition to 100% clean energy. February 7, 2023 The “Lights on California” coalition was launched by well-known names in the clean energy industry as well as environmental advocates. The group …

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World’s largest used EV battery power facility in California

The largest UL-certified facility was expanded by 1,300 former Honda Clarity EV batteries, bringing its total storage capacity to 25 MWh. February 7, 2023 B2U Storage Solutions has deployed 1,300 Honda Clarity second-life battery packs at its SEPV Sierra Solar & Storage facility in Lancaster, California. These additional units bring the facility to 25 MWh …

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Sunrise brief: 2023 will see the most utility-scale solar added in a single year 

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New coalition urges California to create Western Regional Transmission Organization

The “Lights on California” coalition was launched on February 6 by a growing number of clean energy, business and environmental advocates committed to expanding renewable energy cooperation across the West — and raising awareness about the state’s options for building a more affordable, more reliable clean energy grid through participation in a Western Regional Transmission …

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N.Y. developer and community college form solar certification program

The next term for the solar certification program begins March 28, 2023, and upon completion graduates will receive OSHA 10 and OSHA Fall Prevention Safety certification. February 6, 2023 The Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) is working with developer Sunation to bring clean energy jobs to Long Island, New York. Holding its inaugural class over …

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Pristine Sun nabs $250 million private equity investment to fund 5 GW in solar projects

Pristine Sun Corp. has announced a $250 million capital commitment from strategic private equity and family office investors to develop renewable energy projects. The equity commitment will allow Pristine Sun to develop, finance and build up to 5 GW of its solar projects, depending on the capital stack structure. The capital commitment will support Pristine …

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NABCEP, SolarReviews embark on first jointly conducted Solar Industry Survey

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is working with SolarReviews on the partners’ first Solar Industry Survey. The survey will gather data about trends in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar industries based on responses from companies across the United States, Puerto Rico, and other territories. The survey is designed to provide valuable …

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New Illinois law prevents counties from banning local wind and solar projects

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation protecting Illinois-based clean energy projects from a growing number of local bans. HB4412 prevents counties from enacting preemptive local ordinances that outright ban local wind and solar projects, hindering the state’s new climate goals set forth in the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). The bill passed during the Illinois …

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