Anne Fischer
Lithium-ion battery fire danger causes recall of 433,000 solar LED umbrellas
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada issued a joint recall for patio umbrellas due to fires caused by the lithium-ion batteries. overheating
Pacific Gas & Electric calls for participation in Tesla virtual power plant pilot
California residents who own a Tesla Powerwall can take part in the emergency load reduction program pilot, which could become the largest distributed battery resource in the world.
Senator Schumer: Prioritize sweeping clean energy legislation
Passing the climate and clean energy jobs provisions of Build Back Better is our best chance to achieve the necessary reductions and avert climate disaster; we simply cannot wait any longer.
SEPA seeks nominations for 2022 Utility Transformation Awards
Entries must fit within the criteria of innovation, collaboration, and replicability and are due by July 22.
First Solar lands order from National Grid for 2 GW of solar modules
National Grid Renewables and First Solar have partnered on multiple projects in the past, including the 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project in Illinois and the 275 MW Noble Solar and 125 MWh Storage Project in Texas.
Rooftop solar and solar carport bring clean energy to Chicago’s Southside community
The new rooftop and carport system was built for the Chicago Urban League through the Illinois Solar for All program.
Construction complete on largest solar farm in Nebraska
The 8.5 MW community solar installation offers battery storage, a pollinator habitat, and an educational component for students at a local community college.
Consortium commits to spending $6 billion on US-made solar modules
AES, Clearway Energy Group, Cypress Creek Renewables, and D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments buying consortium launches RFP to look for qualified American manufacturers.
New Mexico community solar rules adopted by regulators
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) formally adopted rules to implement a community solar program in the state that includes a 30% carve out for low-income customers and organizations.
Sesame Solar mobile nanogrids powered by solar and green hydrogen
Climate resilience solutions come pre-fabricated to generate clean, off-grid power for essential services and emergency response needs.
