RFP alert: Puerto Rico launches first of six calls for renewables and storage
The Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has been ordered to procure a total of 3.75 GW or renewables and 1.5 GW of energy storage.
Biden’s DOI revokes Trump-era attack on Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan
The Interior Department reversed a Trump administration stance, and said the DRECP is a landscape-level plan that streamlines renewable energy development while conserving desert ecosystems and providing outdoor recreation opportunities.
U.S. poised to lead utility-scale energy storage market in record year
Solar-plus-storage installations are emerging as a major growth factor for the overall market, according to a new report from IHS Markit.
University wins approval for a 2.4 MW solar array in Wisconsin
The university claimed the project will be the largest state-owned solar array and will help save $217,000 annually.
Six municipal utilities partner on 7 MW solar project
The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. plans to use a local financial institution to issue tax-exempt revenue bonds to finance the project.
Lightsource bp completes 17.5 MW solar project for transit authority
The solar power purchase agreement will cover around 7% of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s annual energy demand.
Masdar reaches first close on 1.6 GW solar and wind portfolio
The Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company said the U.S. offers “considerable scope for further growth.”
House lawmakers reintroduce the GREEN Act, a ‘critical’ bill for solar
The legislation would extend the federal Investment Tax Credit for solar and create a version for energy storage technology.
Storage company Powin sells controlling interest to fund its growth plans
Analyst firm Guidehouse Insights recently ranked Powin as a leading utility-scale energy storage system integrator.
Mass. governor returns climate change bill with a host of changes
The legislation landed on Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk for a second time after he “reluctantly” vetoed it in January. This time, he sent back a list of proposed amendments.
