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.
Sigora Solar signs PPA for school-based rooftop solar
The power purchase agreement is expected to save the school district more than $3 million over 20 years.
Gibraltar talks TerraSmart acquisition, U.S. solar market optimism
Top leaders from Gibraltar Industries and TerraSmart detail plans to become a “one-stop shop” in the solar development value chain.
Total adds to its U.S. utility-scale solar and storage portfolio
The French energy giant acquired a development pipeline of 2.2 GW of solar and 600 MW of co-located storage assets.
Southern Power adding energy storage to two California solar farms
The company said retrofitting its existing solar projects with energy storage will help enhance California’s grid reliability.
Solar developer to pay $1.14 million settlement over environmental damage
The developer must comply with state and federal laws to protect water quality and natural resources at the solar array, restore impacted resources, and place a parcel of 24 acres into conservation.
Solar O&M provider NovaSource expands in Europe with acquisition
The Texas-based company’s latest deal follows a recent merger with another U.S. operations and maintenance company.
Alliant Energy to ditch coal early, add more solar in Wisconsin
The utility company plans to retire the last of its coal-fired facilities in the state by the end of 2024.
Delaware legislature approves boost to renewable portfolio standard
The bill’s sponsors say that Delaware is on track to meet its existing RPS goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. Environmental advocates are pressing for more.
Massachusetts lawmakers re-pass vetoed climate bill
After the governor “reluctantly” vetoed the bill, lawmakers vowed to immediately refile and again pass the sweeping legislation.
