Category: Green Building LEED News
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BP begins construction on new utility-scale solar project in Ohio
BP has begun construction on the 134 MWdc Arche Solar project in Fulton County, Ohio. Arche is expected to create around 200 U.S. jobs across the supply chain during construction and provide more than $30 million in revenue to benefit local schools and other public services over the life of the project. BP has secured a power-purchase agreement (PPA)……
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Standard Solar acquires 4.9 MW community solar project in Rhode Island
Standard Solar has expanded its community solar portfolio in Rhode Island by acquiring a 4.9 MW project from Freepoint Solar LLC. The Woodville ground-mounted community solar project in Richmond, Rhode Island, was developed by Freepoint Solar. The array is expected to produce 7,700 MWh of energy annually. Following the acquisition, Standard Solar will be the……
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UL fire testing: KORE Power batteries in Veloce Energy ESS eliminates need for side clearance
KORE Power’s Mark 1 lithium-ion battery module paired with Veloce Energy’s VPort battery energy storage system (BESS) has earned a remarkable fire testing result from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) – 0” clearance from combustibles. This testing result under UL 9540A opens the door to a wide range of new applications for safe, compact EV charging and……
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Nautilus to acquire 54 MW community solar portfolio from Seaboard Solar Holdings
Nautilus Solar Energy LLC has signed a deal to acquire a 54 MW portfolio of solar projects from Seaboard Solar Holdings LLC. The nine projects in the portfolio are located in New York and are expected to reach operation by the fourth quarter of 2023. Once completed, the community solar projects will provide clean energy to……
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New year, new utility rates: How solar PPAs protect businesses from inflation
It’s no secret that inflation has impacted our cost of living – and the cost of doing business. We are now seeing the ripple effect beyond our eggs at the grocery store and into nearly everything, including electricity rates throughout the nation. In the Northwest, Oregon’s PacifiCorp Utility is expected to increase rates by 6.8%….…