Vermont

The annual U.S. Conference of Mayors has endorsed a 100% renewable energy target for 2035, electrification of transport and other measures, following 31 cities setting or already meeting 100% renewable energy goals.

The battery giant is partnering with one of New England’s most solar-friendly utilities to create an energy storage program that will provide a range of storage options for GMP customers.

The maker of engineered products for multiple industries has expanded into wind and solar with the acquisition of Renewable NRG Systems.

The acquisition allows the Maryland commercial firm to expand its service offerings and explore the possibilities of becoming an independent power producer.

A new report by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) and the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) indicates businesses want to settle in states with good clean-energy infrastructures.

The Green Mountain State cities of Stowe and Hyde Park have installed the state’s first two community-solar projects owned by the towns themselves

A recently completed solar+storage project at Green Mountain Power’s Stafford Hill Solar Farm project shaved enough August peak energy use that Green Mountain Power is saving $200,000 from its annual bill from the New England grid operator.

Los Angeles-based sonnen is supplying its energy storage solution for what is being called the first net-zero, low-income rental housing development in the country.

The company has contracted for over 20 MW of projects in Massachusetts and Vermont.

The environmental group’s latest report looks at 10 communities in the United States that are moving to 100% renewable energy.