September 26, 2024 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

CPUC Launches New Rulemaking to Advance Long-Term Natural Gas Planning

SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today announced the launch of a new proceeding aimed at further reducing the state’s reliance on natural gas, a critical step in supporting California’s clean energy goals. This initiative will prioritize equity, safety, and affordability while addressing challenges such as reliability risks and commodity price fluctuations. …

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CPUC Awards $172 Million in Grants for Broadband Projects Across California

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SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $172 million in the sixth round of grants for last mile broadband projects as part of the $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account Grant Program, which expands broadband internet access for underserved and unserved communities across California. This continues a rolling process of …

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Solar generation up 26%, but electricity demand outpaces growth

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In 2024, the U.S. power grid’s electricity generation increased by over 109 TWh through the end of July, marking a 4.5% growth. This surge was led by a 52 TWh increase in methane generation, while solar power contributed an additional 36 TWh. September 26, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) released …

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DTE breaks ground on three new solar projects funded by voluntary customers

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DTE Energy announced that it has broken ground on three new solar projects in the last four months, in response to growing customer support for clean, renewable energy. The Fish Creek and Mission Road solar parks, located in mid-Michigan, and the Little Trout Solar Park, located in northern Michigan, are all funded by customers who …

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DTE Energy breaks ground on first phase of 800 MW solar project portfolio

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Michigan electric utility DTE Energy announced it has broken ground of three of the six projects that together comprise an 800 MW solar development portfolio for the state. Once complete, the six projects are expected to generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 200,000 homes. The Fish Creek and Mission Road solar parks, located …

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Illinois democrats introduce bill to set new 8.5-GW energy storage goal

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Three years after the landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) was signed into law, Illinois state lawmakers and solar energy industry leaders are recognizing the legislation’s accomplishments and building on its foundation to make its goals a reality. CEJA, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on September 15, 2021, launched Illinois on a path to …

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Solar levelized cost of electricity 56% lower than lowest-cost fossil fuels

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The International Renewable Energy Agency shared that in 2010, solar was four times as expensive as the lowest-cost fossil fuel. Today, generating electricity from solar is less than half as expensive as the lowest-cost fossil alternative. September 26, 2024 Solar has taken center stage in global energy development as costs have precipitously fallen to record …

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Construction begins on 160-MW Unbridled Solar Project in Kentucky

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Last week, National Grid Renewables hosted an event to celebrate construction of its Unbridled Solar Project located in Henderson and Webster Counties, Kentucky. At 160 MW, the project is anticipated to be the largest solar farm in the state of Kentucky once it begins operations in late 2024. The event brought together a large range …

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Shuttered coal plants to provide solar energy, recreation and wildlife protection

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Groups in Michigan partner with utility to reclaim wetlands in 85 MW solar plan. September 26, 2024 The legacy of fossil fuel plants may be a mixed blessing in a region in terms of historic economic opportunities versus future sustainability, but many of these communities have moved on to renewable alternatives. In the meantime, the …

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OpenSolar releases payment system specifically for solar installers

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OpenSolar, a software company that empowers solar installers with free-of-charge solar design, sales and project management platform, announced a new innovation designed to improve cash flow for solar companies. “This is the first-ever payments system designed specifically for the solar industry,” said Andrew “Birchy” Birch, CEO and co-founder at OpenSolar. “As solar veterans, we understand …

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