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Day: October 1, 2024

New Mexico bill would expand low-income access to community solar

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Community Solar Consumer Choice Act, legislation that would support community solar projects and expand access to solar energy across the country, regardless of one’s income or ability to host a solar system on their roof. Senator Luján has been a champion in advancing clean energy through community …

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Commerce to tariff solar imports from Southeast Asia, some by as much as 300%

The Dept. of Commerce today released its preliminary affirmative determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) case relating to solar cell imports from Southeast Asia. After an affirmative determination from the U.S. International Trade Commission in June that the U.S. solar panel manufacturing industry is being materially injured by imports of silicon solar cells and panels …

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Ohio Air Quality Development Authority helps finance 237-kW solar project for tool manufacturer

The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) has closed on bond financing of nearly $1.1 million for RAM Precision Industries to support the installation of a 237.6-kW solar energy system at the company’s facility in Montgomery County. The project was reviewed through OAQDA’s small business assistance program, which is expanding to support energy-efficient and clean …

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U.S. installs 3 GW / 10.5 GWh of energy storage in Q2

The United States continues to set quarterly records for energy storage installations across market segments, said a report from Wood Mackenzie. October 1, 2024 Energy storage installations in the United States continue to grow as the share of intermittent renewable energy generation from sources like solar and wind expands, presenting a need for storing and …

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Kansas-based solar installer Good Energy Solutions acquires Laven Electric

Jenny Laven, Lance Laven, Kevin Good, Shana Good, and Malcolm Proudfit after the sale of Laven Electric to Good Energy Solutions. Good Energy Solutions announced its acquisition of Laven Electric, a provider of electrical and solar services based in Leavenworth, Kansas. This strategic move strengthens Good Energy Solutions’ commitment to enhancing clean energy access and …

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Why $0.25 per kWh electricity makes off-grid solar & batteries a smart investment

Once electricity prices hit $0.25/kWh, disconnecting from the grid with residential solar-plus-storage starts to become financially viable, with sunny places making strong financial arguments. With recent drops in battery prices, the case for leaving the grid has grown even stronger. October 1, 2024 If electricity prices in your area exceed 25 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) …

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Ameresco celebrates completion of Utah’s first floating solar project

Photo by Stetson Tchividjian, D3Energy, on LinkedIn Ameresco celebrated the completion of Utah’s first floating solar array at the end of September, developed in partnership with Mountain Regional Water Special Service District. The floating solar project, located on a holding pond at the Signal Hill Water Treatment Plant, was commemorated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended …

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Former landfill to transform into community solar project

New Jersey 5.7 MW solar project acquired by Standard Solar and Trinasolar  will power homes and municipal facilities. October 1, 2024 Standard Solar, a commercial and community solar developer and asset owner, recently acquired a 5.7 MW solar project on a landfill in Pennsville, New Jersey, in partnership with Trinasolar Development Solutions LLC, Trinasolar International …

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Catalyst Power acquires New York energy services company

Catalyst Power Holdings announced it has acquired Robison Energy, a New York energy services company (ESCO) focused in the ConEd footprint. The acquisition expands Catalyst Power’s customer base in Putnam and Westchester Counties. Catalyst Power’s retail power services can be augmented with a suite of complementary clean energy solutions for businesses, including Connected Microgrid solutions, …

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