April 24, 2023 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

New Xcel Energy program will lease onsite microgrids to C&I customers

NREL Xcel Energy has received approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to offer the state’s first program that supports microgrids and other resiliency projects for large customers who require higher-than-standard service reliability. The Empower Resiliency program is now available to Xcel Energy’s commercial and industrial customers in Minnesota. Xcel Energy provides support through ownership, …

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St. John’s Santa Fe college undergoes solar and energy efficiency makeover

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Partnering with Ameresco, the college will install solar, electric vehicle charging and comprehensive energy efficiency measures. April 24, 2023 St. John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico announced it has partnered with Ameresco to undergo a comprehensive solar and energy efficiency upgrade. The campus-wide project is expected to save the college over $100,000 annually. The …

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ConnectGen’s 270-MW New York solar project receives final permit approval

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ConnectGen announced that its proposed South Ripley Solar Project has received a final siting permit from the New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES). Based on a comprehensive review of the record, ORES found that the project complies with Executive Law 94-c and avoids, minimizes or mitigates, to the maximum extent practicable, potential …

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Off-grid solar powers the future of farming

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Agriculture accounts for 11 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With the country aiming to cut emissions by 50 percent by 2030, the industry must take significant steps toward sustainability. Electrification of heavy-duty farming equipment has emerged as a viable solution, but off-grid solar-powered …

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Biden to maintain solar tariff pause with veto

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Legislators are moving to restore tariffs for the shipment of solar components from four major Southeast Asian nations, but the President will veto the move and maintain the pause on tariffs. April 24, 2023 President Joe Biden is expected to veto a move by Congress to lift a two-year pause on tariffs for goods shipped …

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Google partners for 500 MW environmental justice-focused distributed solar portfolio

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The largest corporate backing of distributed solar in the United States, in partnership with EDP Renewables, will be funded in part through Google’s purchase of renewable energy credits called the ImpactREC. April 24, 2023 Google and EDPR NA Distributed Generation (EDPR NA DG), the distributed generation business unit of EDP Renewables North America, signed a …

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Maryland community solar poised for take off

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Maryland’s new community solar program provides a blueprint that other states can follow, helping to increase use of locally generated energy and offering numerous benefits to communities. April 24, 2023 Maryland has a history of supporting solar and has set an ambitious goal of 100% renewable energy generation by 2035. Now the state is on …

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Google signs deal to support 500-MW low-income solar portfolio

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A North Carolina solar project in which Google is the sole off-taker. The system was installed and developed by Cypress Creek Renewables. Google and EDPR NA Distributed Generation have announced the signing of a framework agreement supporting more than 80 distributed solar PV projects totaling 500 MWAC. The deal aligns with an environmental justice program …

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Biden Administration establishes Office of Environmental Justice

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Under a new executive order, environmental justice will be embedded into the work of federal agencies with special focus on communities most affected by toxic pollution and disproportionate environmental harms. April 24, 2023 President Biden signed the executive order, Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All, further embedding environmental justice into the work …

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Sunrise brief: U.S. warehouses can host enough solar to power nearly 20 million homes

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