April 3, 2023 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

CPUC To Hold Post Season Public Briefing on Utility 2022 Public Safety Power Shutoffs

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will host public briefings for the electric investor-owned utilities to present to the CPUC and the public on their Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program and events in 2022. The electric utilities will provide updates on their efforts and coordination with public safety partners, critical infrastructure and facilities, and …

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CPUC To Hold Public Forums on California-American Water Company Rate Requests

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold several public forums for customers of California-American Water Company (Cal-Am) to offer input about the company’s rate requests, as follows. WHAT: The public forums will begin with a brief overview of Cal-Am’s rate requests, then public comments will be heard. At least one representative from Cal-Am will …

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Illuminating young minds: Virginia parks department opens solar education facility

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The Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Department in Virginia has commissioned a 3.2 kW SolarEdge rooftop solar installation at a popular nature center in Ivy Creek Park. As part of an educational initiative designed to foster early interest in renewable energy amongst local children, the project is one of the first to be funded by Lynchburg …

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As electricity rates rose 7.5% last year, solar offers bill stability

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U.S. electricity rates have increased precipitously over time. Residential solar can act as a safeguard against utility rate uncertainty. April 3, 2023 Electricity rates have risen steadily over the past decade, increasing by 2.5% per year, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). Solar installer SunPower released a report tracking these changes and showing how …

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Microgrid planned for tribal casino in San Jacinto, California

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Scale Microgrids will build a 1.5 MW solar plus 6 MWh battery storage system with the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians on the rooftop of the Soboda Casino Resort. April 3, 2023 As part of their strategic initiative to rapidly deploy cleaner and more resilient energy infrastructure across tribal lands, Scale Microgrids announced a microgrid project …

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Oregon utility files IRP, inaugural clean energy plan

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To address its clean energy goals, Portland General Electric forecasts a significant power capacity of 1.14 GW in summer, 1 GW in winter, and up to 2.5 GW nameplate capacity clean energy assets by 2030. April 3, 2023 Portland General Electric, a public utility providing electricity to 51 Oregon cities, filed an Integrated Resource Plan and …

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Federal government releases $1 billion in rural electric funding

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering funding from the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to farmers, ranchers and other rural market end users such as tribal organizations to fund $1 million for clean energy projects, and $500,000 for energy efficiency upgrades. April 3, 2023 The advent of agricultural practices of growing crops and …

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The Solar Policy Scoop: April 2023

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Community solar may soon be a reality for Michiganders if bipartisan legislation passes. New Mexico reaches $10 million payout for 2022 rooftop solar customersSanta Fe, New Mexico New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department announced it issued more than $10 million worth of tax credit certificates to residents who installed solar energy systems on …

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Sunrise brief: Top five battery energy storage system design essentials

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