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Day: September 27, 2024

Utah’s first floating solar project is complete

Ameresco constructed the project on a holding pond operated by the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District. September 27, 2024 Cleantech integrator Ameresco announced it has completed construction of the first floating solar project in Utah. The project was developed on a water holding pond operated by the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District. “The …

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California Teleconnect Fund Makes Portal Enhancements for School and Library Annexes

SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide, has made important improvements to its California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) program application portal to allow schools and libraries to receive discounted services on eligible advanced telecommunication services at associated annex locations. The CTF plays a crucial role in …

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California bill requires utilities to evaluate grid-enhancing technologies

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1006 into law, requiring utilities to evaluate Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) at least every two years in transmission planning.  “SB1006 will unlock the cheapest generation for Californians and help the grid adapt to climate change,” said Julia Selker, executive director of the WATT Coalition. “WATT applauds Governor Newsom for …

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Solar could soon become the second-largest source of U.S. generating capacity

A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data in two new reports just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reveals that the mix of renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) is now over 30% of total U.S. utility-scale electrical generating capacity. In …

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California storage installation licensing rule put on hold as trial continues

A coalition of clean energy, consumer protection and environmental groups are celebrating a preliminary injunction ruling on September 26 that will halt enforcement of a California rule that would severely restrict solar contractors from installing and servicing battery storage systems. The rule, approved by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in April, prohibits licensed …

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Sunrise brief: Solar generation up 26%, but electricity demand outpaces growth

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