Buffalo-Niagara region wants to lead – again – on renewable energy
Nearly two centuries ago, Buffalo, New York, was the epicenter of the renewable energy revolution with its falls-powered might. Now the city wants to reclaim its heritage with solar power.
Lazard shows ongoing cost declines in solar (w/ charts)
The consultancy’s 2017 study finds that the global cost of utility-scale solar has reached an unsubsidized LCOE of under $50 per megawatt-hour, making new solar cost-competitive with running existing coal or nuclear plants.
South Dakota to get its first large utility-scale solar project
The SD Sun project will greatly expand the installed capacity of one of the last states to deploy large-scale solar.
Unintentional snafu could confuse Arizona solar customers
In a landmark deal earlier this year, Arizona Public Service agreed to grandfather solar customers for 20 years. But a recent glitch in the billing system could leave solar customers flummoxed about what their bills will look like next year.
Sunrun, Empowered by Light bring electricity to fire stations in Puerto Rico
The organizations will provide PV and storage to a total of eight more power stations stations, as half of the island remains without electricity.
Renovate America launches online solar, home improvement marketplace
The financing provider is joining at least two other online solar marketplaces, in a new way to sell residential solar
Rocky Mountain Institute issues guide for greener cities
The RMI handbook provides a template to reduce and eliminate cities’ carbon footprints, including solar implementation strategies and examples.
510 MW of solar contracts awarded in Georgia
The three projects that won through Georgia Power’s large-scale renewable energy program came in at an average of $36 per megawatt-hour.
More states use solar plants to protect bumble bee populations
Following dire reports of bee-colony collapses in recent years, at least three new solar sites in Florida and Maryland are trying to provide safe havens for these critical links in the food chain.
Water still wet: Financial concerns drive decision to go solar
A new survey of 2,666 homeowners confirms that potential savings on electricity costs drive decisions to go solar, but also notes the importance of referrals.
