A bill introduced in the North Carolina state house aims to cut tax incentives in half for utility-scale solar projects and make it harder for them to be installed on agricultural land. Introduced in the North Carolina house by Rep. Dixon (R), HB 729, or “The Farmland Protection Act,” would reduce the tax abatement for …
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A foamboard product manufacturer also implemented a new HVAC system and other energy saving devices to save up to 30% on energy expenses. April 8, 2025 Energy-as-a-service provider Budderfly equipped Connecticut-based Gilman Brothers Company with solar and energy efficiency upgrades to cut its energy costs and lower environmental impact. Gilman Brothers is a 128-year-old family-owned …
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A rooftop solar project in San Pedro, California, is now complete and will offset a common area on a 137-unit residential complex. The 890-kW project at Vivo on Harbor was installed by Black Bear Energy and supported by Coast Energy and High Street Residential. “We set out to deliver a state-of-the-art complex that harnesses inclusion and… …
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Electrical contractor Rosendin will demonstrate its new autonomous robotic solution for solar module installation next week at an under-construction solar project in West Texas. The three-piece robotic system features autonomous operations, obstacle detection and avoidance using lidar, maneuverability across uneven terrain and precise positioning of solar panels within 2 mm using GPS and KMZ mapping.… …
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Electrical contractor Rosendin to demonstrate robotic-assisted solar module installation at large-scale solar energy project under construction in West Texas. April 8, 2025 Rosendin, an electrical contracting company, announced that its Renewable Energy Group (RREG) will demonstrate its new autonomous robotic solution for solar module installation on April 17 in West Texas. The three-piece robotic system …
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SMA America has expanded its Sunny Boy Smart Energy hybrid inverter lineup with the introduction of two larger power classes, 9.6 kW and 11.5 kW, offering homeowners more flexibility and greater energy control. The expanded portfolio allows for larger solar arrays, enhanced backup capabilities and the ability to future-proof the solution for evolving grid requirements.… …
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Fortress Power is expanding its participation in Duke Energy’s battery programs in North Carolina. The new eForce battery from Fortress is now eligible for the program, joining the rest of Fortress Power’s residential energy storage systems. Duke Energy offers an upfront incentive of up to $9,000 through Duke Energy’s PowerPair program when customers install an… …
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Budderfly, an energy-as-a-service company and The Gilman Brothers Company, a 128-year-old, family-owned manufacturer of foamboard products based in Connecticut, have announced a new 750-kW rooftop solar project. Over the 15-year agreement, Budderfly expects to lower Gilman Brothers’ annual energy costs by up to 30%. A fixture of American manufacturing since 1897, The Gilman Brothers Company… …
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Supported by the Our Solar PA Coalition, organized labor and industry groups, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced HB 1155, which will authorize community solar programs across the state. The legislation will promote local economic development, enhancing energy reliability and reducing energy costs. This bill, introduced by Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-134), closely mirrors legislation passed through the House… …
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The 500 MW Cider Solar project received the first permit of its kind issued by the New York Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Transmission. April 8, 2025 The 500 MW Cider Solar Farm, which is to be the largest solar plant in New York State, was approved by the New York Office of Renewable …
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