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BlueWave shares responsible solar development impact from 2024

BlueWave is one of the most eco-focused solar owner-operators in the country. BlueWave developed 12 projects across Massachusetts, Maine and New York, totaling 46 MWdc in 2024, and according to its 2024 Impact Report, these projects will help prevent 42,237 metric tons of CO2 emissions from entering the atmosphere annually. “From project development to community …

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Connecticut bill may cut electricity costs but stymie solar

Policy / By Staff

The bill would scale back residential solar incentives and make existing nuclear energy eligible for renewable energy credits, which critics say would hinder renewable energy buildout. A bill touted to reduce Connecticut’s high energy prices is receiving both praise and backlash after it was introduced late in Connecticut’s legislative session. Critics argue it is based …

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Strata Clean Energy to deliver energy storage in Phoenix | Projects Weekly

Projects / By Staff

This edition of Projects Weekly highlights a Strata Clean Energy breaking ground on a 600 MWh energy storage project near Phoenix. Plus, SolarBank is developing a 4.584 MW solar project in New York, Ameresco partnered with Matchbook Learning to provide solar for a high school and career center in Indiana, and Standard Solar has added …

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California proposes reduced liabilities on small businesses installing solar

Policy / By Staff

California AB 1104 is expected to lower the administrative burden on small businesses that move forward with installing solar. California legislators voted 6-0 to advance AB 1104, Small Business Renewable Energy Access and Protection Act. If passed, the bill will make amendments to Sections 769.2 and 2868 of the state’s Public Utilities Code, lifting certain …

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Conductor Solar analyzes mid-market solar deals in new report

Projects / By Staff

Solar energy’s middle market (or non-residential) includes everything in between the residential and utility segments. Historically mid-market solar hasn’t received the same attention as those segments. Conductor Solar, a deal platform for commercial and community solar projects, is changing that with the Solar Project M&A Mid Market Report. “We’re excited to give this snapshot to …

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RFP Alert: Michigan Solar for All seeks low-income residential and community solar

Finance / By Staff

Michigan is distributing nearly $9 million in grants for pilot projects for rooftop solar and residential-serving community solar projects 5 MW or under. The state of Michigan’s Office of Climate and Energy announced it is reviewing project proposals for a grant funding pilot program via the Michigan Solar For All program. The state is distributing …

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Sunrun completes three affordable housing projects in California

Projects / By Staff

Sunrun completed three new solar installations at affordable apartment communities in Orange County, California. Collectively, the new rooftop solar projects will provide monthly utility bill savings to approximately 800 low-income residents. Sunrun installed the solar systems in partnership with affordable housing providers at Arroyo Vista, Villa Plumosa, and Yorba Linda Palms apartment complexes. In total, …

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Michigan House eyes repeal of state authority over clean energy siting

Policy / By Staff

Five months after Michigan began allowing developers to directly petition the state for constructing large renewable projects, a heavily supported bill in the House of Representatives aims to give local governments back their control in preventing clean energy projects. Legislation to give Michigan’s local governments the power to prevent landowners from using their land for …

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800 California low-income residents now have access to solar power from Sunrun

Industry / By Staff

Sunrun has completed three solar installations at affordable apartment communities in Orange County, California. Collectively, the new rooftop solar projects will provide monthly utility bill savings to approximately 800 low-income residents. Sunrun installed the solar systems in partnership with affordable housing providers at Arroyo Vista, Villa Plumosa and Yorba Linda Palms apartment complexes. In total,… …

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Briggs & Stratton SimpliPHI 6.6 batteries now included on OpenSolar

Industry / By Staff

The SimpliPHI 6.6 stackable batteries from Briggs & Stratton are now featured on OpenSolar’s solar design, sales and project management software that is free for solar professionals. “Having our new SimpliPHI 6.6 storage system on OpenSolar allows us to connect with more than 25,000 solar electrification professionals who are actively designing and quoting energy storage… …

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