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Month: March 2024

DOE announces $9.5 million award for Iowa’s first microgrid project

The Montezuma project with a 3 MW solar installation and a battery energy storage system is expected to lower energy costs for residents by as much as 18% and to reduce transmission costs for the utility by 34% March 11, 2024 Iowa State researchers and utility Montezuma Municipal Light & Power submitted a proposal to the Department …

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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

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

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

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

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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