Renewables may replace hydro dams to restore endangered salmon
In a race between governmental processes and the process of extinction, top elected officials in Washington State consider replacing hydro dams with solar and wind in an attempt to save the salmon.
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.
Sunrise brief: Consortium commits to spending $6 billion on US-made solar modules
Also on the rise: Utility Dominion Energy Virginia enters rooftop solar space. New “on demand” rooftop solar investing platform. And more.
CS Energy awarded 270 MW solar portfolio in New York
The award comes as a part of NYSERDA’s fifth annual Renewable Energy Standard request for proposals, which aims to add more than 2 GW of clean energy projects to the state’s grid.
New “on demand” rooftop solar investing platform
Ranging from as little as one panel to a whole rooftop’s worth, Legends Rooftop is an online tool that enables investors to purchase off-site rooftop solar panels as a financial investment.
Utility Dominion Energy Virginia enters rooftop solar space
The company’s residential and commercial solar arm, BrightSuite, is a full-service provider of solar and EV charging.
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.
Sunrise brief: Environmental group calls on PG&E to design grid around distributed rooftop solar
Also on the rise: $27 million in land lease payments for two solar facilities on public land. Strategy announced for preventing the importation of goods mined or produced using forced labor from the Chinese region of Xinjiang. And more.
50 states of solar incentives: New York
New York has steadily ranked as a top 10 solar market in the United States, buoyed by strong incentives and innovation.
$27 million in land lease payments for two solar facilities on public land
The Bureau of Land Management has approved a 50-year “right of way” request for 465 MW of solar power in Southern California.
