Major solar EPC firm Blattner explores strategic sale or merger
The company installed more than 400 utility-scale wind and solar projects across the United States and Canada.
RFP alert: Three Pennsylvania utilities seeking solar energy credits
Parent company FirstEnergy is requesting 137,000 credits for a trio of utilities, with qualifying applications due in February.
Colorado awards nearly $5 million in grants for local solar projects
One of the state program’s main goals is to “support communities feeling the impacts of the transition from coal.”
Naturgy enters U.S. renewables market with acquisition, plans $1.8b investment
The Spanish energy company bought developer Hamel Renewables, whose project portfolio includes 8 GW of solar and 4.6 GW of energy storage.
Massachusetts governor vetoes climate and clean energy bill
The broad legislation included provisions to reduce emissions and important compromises to cut red tape for solar projects in the Bay State.
Total and 174 Power Global plan to build 1.6 GW of U.S. solar and storage
French energy giant Total called the 50/50 joint venture a “first significant step” into the U.S. utility-scale solar market.
New York governor outlines major renewable energy plans
In his 2021 State of the State address, Andrew Cuomo said, “Green energy is a pressing moral imperative and a prime economic opportunity.”
Jobs report underscores Covid-19 impact on U.S. clean energy sector
As the pandemic continued its attack on the U.S. economy, 2020 ended with 429,000 fewer clean energy workers.
Minnesota Power targets 100% carbon-free energy by 2050
The utility plans to retire or convert its remaining coal-fired units and procure more wind and solar power.
NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers go solar at training facility
The project means the pro hockey team will now “train and compete in facilities completely powered by renewable electricity.”
