Tag: storage
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PG&E enrolls 7,500 Sunrun customers in grid resiliency program, more on the way
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) signed an exclusive partnership with Sunrun to tap its fleet of residential solar + battery storage + energy-as-a-service customers to increase grid resiliency during critical months of peak energy consumption. This Energy Efficiency Summer Reliability Program, also known as Peak Power Rewards, quickly reached maximum enrollment and energy capacity……
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Electriq provides solar + storage to help Calif. city reach 100% renewable power goal
Energy storage provider Electriq Power Holdings Inc. has signed of an agreement to provide solar + storage solutions in Goleta, California. Through a new program with the city, Electriq will deliver affordable, sustainable and resilient energy to residents through fully financed residential microgrids. Through the program’s city-vetted power purchase agreement (PPA), called the PoweredUp Network, all……
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SMA launches total Home Energy Solution in U.S. market
In the flood of new home solar + storage + energy management systems coming to market, SMA America has taken its time. But this week the global inverter brand debut its Home Energy Solution to the United States market, which includes the Sunny Boy Smart Energy (SBSE) hybrid inverter, SMA Energy Meter, optional Backup Secure,……
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Why haven’t California homeowners installed a battery system yet?
Most California residents are unprepared in the event of a wildfire disaster and the related power outages, according to a survey conducted by Haven Energy, a climate tech company focused on home battery systems. The survey also shows a general lack of awareness of state and federal subsidies tied to home battery systems. “We are……
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Solar + storage codes being developed for multifamily affordable housing
An effort is underway to develop new building codes focused on ensuring that multifamily affordable housing residents have access to reliable electricity during grid outages. The U.S. Department of Energy Building Energy Technology Office announced the selection of the Climate Resilient Energy Code project for $1 million in funding support. The pending award is part……