Con Edison sustainability report highlights 3 GW of renewables deployments
The utility’s 2022 report highlights milestones the New York company is making to procure distributed solar, storage, energy storage resources, EV charging and heat pumps in the coming decade, as it strives to become fully net zero by 2040.
Sunrise brief: Republican debt ceiling bill guts clean energy in Inflation Reduction Act
Also on the rise: Driven by solar, California’s net demand hit zero on Sunday. Tracking the sun on uneven terrain. And more.
Department of Energy announces new investments to accelerate community solar in the U.S.
Over $8 billion is available through prizes, private capital and a conditional loan commitment to expand access to cheaper, cleaner energy and to deploy solar power in underrepresented communities.
Sunrise brief: New Jersey warehouse operator provides community solar access to 700 residents
Also on the rise: FEMA’s $13 billion for Puerto Rico’s grid could shift to solar if lawsuit succeeds. Lowe’s to install solar at 54 California locations. And more.
New Jersey warehouse operator provides community solar access to 700 residents
RPM Warehousing generates 4.8 MW of solar energy from warehouse facilities in Edison and Avenel, N.J., of which 4.3 MW is available via community solar subscription. The logistics company plans to install a third rooftop solar array of about 3.5 MW to 4 MW on a 480,000 square foot facility at a site within a few miles of its HQ.
Sunrise brief: Chipotle goes green with all-electric, solar restaurants
Also on the rise: American companies ask Congress to reject $1 billion in retroactive solar tariffs. Avangrid to build solar, wind and storage projects on Navajo land. And more.
Distributed solar project updates in California, Maryland and New York
Project updates for rooftop, commercial, industrial, and community scales for projects built by ForeFront Power, Genie Solar Energy, and Summit Ridge Energy.
Sunrise brief: Inflation reduction act brings 20,000 new jobs and 46 U.S. manufacturing facilities
Also on the rise: Best practices in installing power optimizer MLPE systems. Growatt generator for portable, off-grid use. And more.
Maryland passes community solar bill
Maryland will become the 23rd U.S. state with a statewide community solar program offering subscription access to all residents.
Sunrise brief: Summit Ridge Energy procures 1.2 GW of U.S.-made Qcells panels
Also on the rise: The Marigny Opera House in New Orleans goes solar, Tesla releases 3 TW solar master plan, New York City energy justice, and more.
