Tag: Residential Solar
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California taps OhmConnect, SunPower for Demand Side Grid Support Program
The California Energy Commission (CEC) selected OhmConnect to be the only provider in two pilot programs with the new Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) Program. OhmConnect will participate in the DSGS’ Incremental Market-Integrated Demand Response Capacity Pilot as a residential aggregator providing flexible demand when the grid is most stressed. The program provides incentives to……
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Solar Business Builders | In-house sales vs. sales orgs and reducing change orders
Running a solar business in 2023 is both easier and tougher than ever. On the one hand: demand is high, the ITC is extended long term, and solar-specific software tools are better than ever. On the other hand: net metering rate changes are lowering the value of home solar, energy storage is a complicated line……
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Xcel Energy adds SolarEdge battery to Colorado VPP program
Xcel Energy is including the SolarEdge Home Battery in the new ‘Renewable Battery Connect” Virtual Power Plant (VPP) incentive program. Eligible SolarEdge Home Battery owners in Colorado can now sign up for the Renewable Battery Connect program and earn meaningful financial incentives in return for discharging their stored solar battery energy during times of peak……
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Leviton debuts 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breakers with app control
The electrical equipment innovators at Leviton announced a new Whole Home Energy Monitor and 2nd Gen Smart Circuit Breakers with Remote Control this week. Leviton’s Whole Home Energy Monitor enables features such as turning the breakers on/off from anywhere, scheduling breaker activity to benefit from reduced energy rate periods, and automating the shedding of nonessential……
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Spruce Power acquires portfolio of 2,400 residential solar systems for $20.9 million
Spruce Power Holding Corp. has acquired a portfolio of more than 2,400 residential solar systems and contracts from a publicly traded, regulated utility company for $20.9 million. The acquisition closed on Aug. 18. The acquired portfolio consists of residential solar systems in California, New Jersey and Massachusetts, with an average remaining contract life of nearly 11……