Seven Connecticut correctional facilities save with solar
In a pilot project for solar on Connecticut state agencies, the seven systems will collectively deliver 8.3 MW of clean, renewable energy to the correctional facilities, saving the state more than $11 million in energy costs over the lifetime of the panels.
Connecticut bill may cut electricity costs but stymie solar
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.
Solar and efficiency to cut Connecticut manufacturer electricity costs by 30%
A foamboard product manufacturer also implemented a new HVAC system and other energy saving devices to save up to 30% on energy expenses.
Firm recruits EV owners in Connecticut and California for vehicle-to-grid charging
Eight states are now pursuing bidirectional, vehicle-to-grid charging of electric vehicles, which can help balance renewable generation.
RE+ Northeast 2025: Focusing on the new era of American energy dominance
With uncertainty surrounding the effect of changing federal policies on the renewable energy industry, the importance of strong state energy policy was a topic of discussion at this week’s RE+ Northeast.
Commercial solar provider Altus Power acquired for $2.2 billion
TPG acquired the business through its Rise Climate investment platform. Upon approval, the company will transition from a publicly-traded business to a privately-held one.
Trump policy risks to battery energy storage industry
Five major risks are on the horizon, said Clean Energy Associates.
Despite innovative action in microgrid policies, states have a long way to go
A new report by Think Microgrid says most states are doing an insufficient job at deploying microgrids despite developing microgrid roadmaps.
The top ten most-read solar stories of 2024
Before we power into the new year, recharge and look back on the year’s most popular stories among pv magazine USA readers.
U.S. sees a 22% drop in land available for solar sites
Available land in the U.S. for renewable energy sites is continuing to shrink, found a new report by Paces, a renewable-energy project-planning software developer.
