January 30, 2025 | San Diego's Top Solar Company

CPUC Continues to Help Close Digital Divide Through Broadband Grants Across California

SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved $48 million for eight broadband infrastructure projects as part of the multi-year $2 billion Last Mile Federal Funding Account grant program, which expands broadband internet access for underserved and unserved communities across California. Continuing to invest where it matters most The Last Mile Federal …

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CPUC Streamlines Electric Transmission Permitting Process

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SAN FRANCISCO– The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), in ongoing efforts to address electricity reliability and meet the state’s clean energy goals, today updated its electric utility transmission siting regulations to modernize and accelerate how transmission infrastructure is planned, permitted, and built. The new electric transmission process adjustments under General Order (GO) 131-D (now updated …

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How much can I expect to save by installing solar?

Installation / By Staff

The average cost of an 11 kW rooftop solar installation after federal tax credits is $20,552, said marketplace operator EnergySage. What will your utility-provided electricity cost over the next 25 years? January 30, 2025 The average solar shopper in the U.S. needs about 11 kW to cover their electricity usage, said solar marketplace provider EnergySage. …

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Global clean energy investment surpassed $2 trillion in 2024

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Investment was more than double of 2020 totals, said a report from BloombergNEF. The U.S. led in Energy transition debt issuances, which grew its investments 5% year-over-year to $206 billion. January 30, 2025 A report on energy transition investments from BloombergNEF showed that global investment in clean energy technologies hit a record of $2.1 trillion …

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National Grid Renewables flips switch on 95-MW Southern Minnesota solar portfolio

Industry / By Staff

Another project by National Grid Renewables — in South Dakota. Minnesota-based National Grid Renewables announced the start of operations at its Fillmore County Solar and Louise Solar projects, located in Southern Minnesota within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market. Together, the Fillmore and Louise projects will deliver a combined 95 MW of clean, homegrown …

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Vesper Energy completes installation of 600-MW Texas solar project

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Renewable energy developer Vesper Energy installed the final module on its Hornet Solar project in Swisher County, Texas. Composed of more than 1.36 million PV panels generating 600 MWAC of power, Hornet Solar is installed over six square miles. Once fully operational, the Hornet Solar project will deliver enough renewable energy to power 160,000 homes …

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Dept. of Labor approves IREC and SEIA guidelines for solar apprenticeship programs

Industry / By Staff

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) have received approval by the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL) for national guidelines for Registered Apprenticeship programs for the solar industry. National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards provide a template that companies, educational institutions, associations and labor unions can use to create high-quality apprenticeship …

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Fair Access to Community Solar Act introduced in Washington State

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A recent study by the University of Washington found expanding community solar access in Washington State could deliver substantial economic benefits, including nearly $2 billion in economic output and thousands of new jobs. January 30, 2025 The Fair Access to Community Solar Act was introduced to Washington State lawmakers by Sen. Sharon Shewmake, D-Bellingham, and Rep. Adam Bernbaum, D-Port Townsend. Senate bill …

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National Grid Renewables breaks ground on 117 MW project in Ohio

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The Sycamore Creek Solar project will deliver 117 MW of clean energy to the PJM grid when complete. January 30, 2025 National Grid Renewables broke ground on the upcoming 117 MW Sycamore Creek Solar Project in Crawford County, Ohio. The facility, which will connect to the PJM grid, is National Grid Renewables’ fifth solar project …

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NARDAC Insurance Services now offering additional “convective storm coverage” for solar projects

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Photo by Dennis Schroeder / NREL NARDAC, the specialist energy and infrastructure broker and Managing General Agent (MGA), has launched a new facility to offer additional severe convective storm cover (SCS) for renewable energy project development and operations. NARDAC will provide up to $20 million in additional standalone SCS cover for projects in the U.S. …

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