June 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

Third Round of Grant Awards for Last Mile Broadband Infrastructure Projects

SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today announced the third round of recommended awardees for last mile broadband projects as part of the $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account Grant Program. This program aims to expand internet access for underserved and unserved communities across California. This announcement continues a rolling process …

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UL establishes fire safety testing protocol for residential energy storage systems

Industry / By Staff

UL Solutions has announced a new testing protocol that addresses fire service organizations’ demand for enhanced evaluations of battery energy storage systems for residential use. The recently published UL 9540B Outline of Investigation for Large-Scale Fire Test for Residential Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) includes a testing protocol with a robust ignition scenario and enhanced …

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Iron flow battery manufacturer secures $50 million investment

Finance / By Staff

Publicly-traded ESS Tech announced it received an investment from the Export-Import Bank of the United States to expand its manufacturing capacity in Oregon. June 28, 2024 ESS Tech, listed on the New York Stock Exchange as “GWH”, announced it has secured a $50 million investment from the Export-Import Bank of The United States (EXIM). The …

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Smart inverter adoption is generally slow nationwide, says Sunrun executive

Markets / By Staff

The pace at which states and utilities are requiring smart inverters for new distributed solar and storage installations “generally continues to be slow,” said Stephen Rymsha, Sunrun’s director of grid solutions, public policy. That matters because work in Hawaii, he said, has shown that hosting capacity for distributed solar and storage can increase by as much as …

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Roadmap to designing an efficient community solar program

Installation / By Staff

The Coalition for Community Solar Access released a Policy Roadmap that offers legislative guidance including model legislation. June 28, 2024 The Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) released its Policy Roadmap that includes a guidebook, model legislation, inclusive solar access solutions for low-to-moderate income subscribers and consumer protection best practices. It’s intended to serve as …

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Rhode Island governor signs bill to create new incentives for energy storage

Industry / By Staff

Credit: Briggs & Stratton On June 26, Governor Daniel McKee signed the 2024 Energy Storage Systems Act into law, a landmark moment in Rhode Island’s journey to a 100% clean energy future. Led by State Senator Dawn Euer and State Representative Arthur Handy, the Act puts Rhode Island’s energy system in a strengthened position. “Energy …

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Recurrent Energy transfers $103 million in tax credits for Oklahoma project

Installation / By Staff

The owner and operator of the 160 MW North Fork Solar project signed the tax credit facilitation agreement with Bank of America. June 27, 2024 Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, signed a $103 million tax credit facilitation agreement with Bank of America for its North Fork Solar Project. The tax equity agreement is Recurrent Energy’s first production tax …

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Solar installer U.S. Light Energy opens new office in New York

Industry / By Staff

New York-based solar contractor U.S. Light Energy (USLE) hosted a vibrant Summer Solstice Open House on June 20 at its new office location in Latham, New York. The event garnered enthusiastic attendance from over 70 guests, comprising esteemed team members, cherished friends, supportive family and valued partners. U.S. Light Energy holds a Summer Solstice celebration …

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Republicans Used to Love Wind and Solar. That Romance Has Cooled.

News / By Staff

Support for wind power and solar energy among Republicans has dropped significantly since 2020, as older Republicans in particular soured on renewable energy sources, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center. Still, a clear majority of Americans, 63 percent, want the country to stop adding carbon dioxide from the burning of oil, …

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Wendy’s enrolls in community solar to power 130 locations

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Through a partnership with Ampion, Wendy’s restaurants will access renewable energy certificates to offset carbon emissions. June 27, 2024 Community solar provider Ampion Renewable Energy is partnering with The Wendy’s Company to help the restaurant chain source renewable energy. By signing onto community solar projects, companies like Wendy’s support the generation of renewable electricity for …

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Month: June 2024