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Automated solar permitting speeds approval process

In 2022, the recently launched SolarAPP+ processed more than 11,000 residential solar power permits, accelerating projects by 13 business days compared to traditionally permitted projects. This boost coincided with a 29% reduction in inspection failures. May 19, 2023 The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) unveiled a performance review of its newly launched SolarAPP+ after its …

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IREC creates toolkit to help solar contractors start Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Industry / By Staff

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) finally puts bold clean energy goals within reach — and is quickly changing the training landscape by tying substantial tax credits and other incentives to new registered apprenticeship requirements. Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) will be a key tool for developing, scaling and sustaining a diverse pipeline of trained talent ready …

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Arevon finishes 300-MW solar project on Moapa River Indian Reservation

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Arevon Energy has announced the completion of its Eagle Shadow Mountain Solar Plant. Located on the Moapa River Indian Reservation in Clark County, Nevada, the 300-MW project is expected to generate more than 900,000 MWh of clean electricity per year. NV Energy entered into a long-term power purchase agreement for the output of Eagle Shadow …

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Sunrise brief: Domestic content guidance loses sight of goal to invest in American energy independence

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CPUC Approves $150 Million Settlement With PG&E for Zogg Fire

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved a settlement agreement between the CPUC’s Safety and Enforcement Division (SED) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for PG&E’s involvement in the 2020 Zogg Fire. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, PG&E will pay a total of $150 million – $10 million will be paid …

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CPUC To Update Transmission Siting Regulations To Address Electricity Reliability and Climate Goals

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to address electricity reliability and meet climate goals, today opened a new proceeding to update electric utility transmission siting regulations to better address the needs of California and provide a clearer, more efficient, and consistent process. Under the direction of Senate Bill 529 (Hertzberg, 2022), the …

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CPUC Creates Web Portal for Streamlined Access to Low-Income Programs

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in order to increase information and access to affordability programs, today directed the state’s investor-owned energy utilities to create a new web portal that will provide low-income consumers statewide with a single application process from which to obtain information and apply to multiple energy assistance programs. Programs that will …

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rPlus Energies tapped to build largest solar project in Idaho Power system

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rPlus Energies announced a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Idaho Power for a new 200-MW solar facility in Ada County, Idaho. The project named Pleasant Valley Solar is currently the largest contracted solar facility in the Idaho Power system. The project is expected to utilize many local vendors during construction — bringing significant revenue …

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Meta to power Idaho data center with 200 MW rPlus solar project

Installation / By Staff

Developer rPlus Energies announced the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement with investor-owned utility Idaho Power to install the 200 MW Pleasant Valley Solar project in Ada County, Idaho. May 18, 2023 In its continuing quest to power all of its data centers by renewable energy, social media company Meta has moved into the …

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NC net-metering changes pushed from July to October

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A coalition of clean energy advocates say the North Carolina Utilities Commission blatantly ignored state law in March by approving Duke Energy’s plan to lower financial benefits for residential solar customers, which would also harm the rooftop solar industry and all state power users, according to a legal filing. The coalition on May 18 began …

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