PosiGen procures $250 million debt facility to fund energy communities projects
The new funding commitment will provide expansion into additional markets nationwide for PosiGen, with a direct focus on serving households with high energy burdens who stand to benefit the most from transitioning to clean energy.
Multi-family housing developer looks to Mass. and Illinois for growth
High Impact Solar is planning on submitting applications for more than 65 projects for the anticipated Q3 2023 low-and-moderate income (LMI) communities adder, even though the developer has yet to see the application, founder John B. Wood said.
Sunrise brief: Tracking clean energy initiatives under the Inflation Reduction Act
Also on the rise: Drone designed for visual and thermal inspection of utility-scale solar. EnerVenue announces non-lithium battery gigafactory in Kentucky. And more.
Massachusetts city offers EV adoption as employee benefit
Partnering with MoveEV to support the transition to EVs is expected to save Easthampton, Mass. about $360,000 per year on gasoline, among other benefits.
Sunrise brief: Residential solar quotes average $2.85 per watt
Also on the rise: Fast EV charging market to grow sixtyfold by 2050. How installers can communicate the benefits of ESS to customers. And more.
New Leaf Energy sells 21 MW of community solar projects
Standard Solar acquires New Leaf’s solar project portfolio in New York and Massachusetts.
Minimizing EV impact on the grid
MIT researchers have found that strategic placement of EV charging stations and initiating charging at delayed times can mitigate or eliminate daily EV charging demand and solar over-capacity.
Volatile electricity markets should give solar financial modelers pause
While electricity pricing continues to rise due to natural gas pricing in 2022, some locations are starting to see pricing fall, implying that base electricity pricing and escalators in financial models may be out of touch with reality.
Lessons learned from state community solar program caps
pv magazine USA reviews the variety of approaches states are taking to community solar program caps to suit their individual market and goals.
Lasers, gloves, trees, and more on the floor at RE+ Northeast
A growing solar power gathering in the New England winter filled the rooms at the Westin Seaport convention center, demonstrating a strong demand for networking and knowledge.
