March 7, 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

CPUC Sets Path for Transportation Companies to Electrify Fleets

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today set the path for transportation companies to electrify their fleets as part of the state’s goal to transition the transportation sector to clean technology. Today’s decision kicks off the first phase of the California Clean Miles Standard Program (CMS). This program, established through Senate Bill 1014 (2018), is …

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CPUC Enhances Support to Boost Broadband Access to California’s Tribal and Underserved Communities

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In a commitment to advancing Broadband for All, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved enhancements to strengthen programs designed to boost broadband access to tribal and underserved communities across the state. The decision brings about significant changes to two key programs: Broadband Public Housing Account: The California Advanced Series Fund (CASF) Public Housing …

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CPUC Launches New Undergrounding Program to Expedite System Hardening and Enhance Climate Resilience

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In response to direction from the State Legislature through Senate Bill (SB) 884, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today established a long-term electric distribution infrastructure Undergrounding Program. The Undergrounding Program is designed to create a structured and expedited process for large investor-owned utilities (IOUs), such as Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison, …

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CPUC Champions Change with Award of First-Ever Equity and Access Grants

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today awarded $1.7 million in inaugural grants from its innovative Equity and Access Grant Program, which is designed to increase participation of tribes and community-based organizations (CBOs) representing underserved communities in CPUC decision-making. Grant Details Awards from the Equity, Engagement, and Education Grant Account were made to support 21 …

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Massachusetts initiative assists affordable housing adoption of solar

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The Massachusetts STAR program announced its fourth phase of program participants. March 7, 2024 The Massachusetts Solar Technical Assistance Retrofit (STAR) program provides technical and financial assistance for affordable housing organizations to adopt solar. Researching the complex financial and technical aspects of solar projects for numerous multi-unit buildings can be a heavy lift for an …

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U.S. clean energy installations set a new record in 2023

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Clean energy installations in the United States set a new record in 2023. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released its Clean Power Annual Market Report today, highlighting a landmark year for U.S. clean energy with the addition of 33.8 GW of new utility-scale clean energy projects, surpassing by 12.5% the previous annual installation record set in …

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Texas manufacturer signs onto three-party power purchase agreement

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A 2.6 MW solar project in Seguin, Texas will supply about 13% of electricity needs of Vitesco Technologies, an automotive supplier. March 7, 2024 A solar plant constructed as a partnership between global automotive supplier Vitesco Technologies, San Antonio-based Big Sun Solar and electric cooperative GVEC, is said to be one of the first three-party power purchase agreements in Texas. …

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Policy recommendations to support U.S. rooftop solar installation

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Rooftop solar has the technical potential to serve 45% of electricity demand, based on 2022 demand levels, said a report from Environment America. As of that year, it served about 1.5% of electricity consumed. March 7, 2024 Among the leading sources of electricity, solar has the unique advantage of being able to be installed in …

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10-kWh BSLBATT energy storage system UL 1973 certified

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BSLBATT’s 10-kWh wall-mounted home battery is now UL 1973 certified. “Safety is BSLBATT’s top priority,” said Peng Lin, Director of Global Product Management at BSLBATT. “We have been strictly enforcing UL 1973 manufacturing standards when developing and designing our home batteries to ensure that our products are safe, reliable and perform well in real-world applications. …

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Feds release final rules on direct pay provisions in IRA

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have released final rules on the direct pay provisions included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The tax credits are part of the Biden-Harris administration’s “Investing in America” agenda to help build projects more quickly and affordably. The IRA created two new credit delivery …

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