Tag: utility
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CPS Energy, RES Americas are building a $16 million solar + storage project in San Antonio
CPS Energy has taken a major step in using new technology to produce emission-free renewable energy during high energy use days. This focus on reliability, environmental stewardship and innovation was announced today as Greater San Antonio’s natural gas and electric provider broke ground on their first solar energy and batteryRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Arizona utility launches program to install solar on customer houses at no cost
Arizona utility APS has launched a new program, APS Solar Communities, to make renewable energy more accessible. Designed specifically for limited- and moderate-income customers, APS Solar Communities approved participants agree to have a rooftop solar system installed at no cost. Customers then begin receiving a monthly $30 bill credit fromRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Five ways to modernize the U.S. electric power grid via Advanced Energy Economy
Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) and Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum (CRES Forum) released a policy paper outlining five recommendations to modernize the U.S. electric power grid. By unleashing advanced energy investment, encouraging innovation in the electricity sector, and providing more affordable energy options for all consumers, there are opportunitiesRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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FPL Energy update: Four new solar plants coming online, battery-storage pilots underway
Florida Power & Light Company started construction on four new solar power plants this week, adding to the 14 major solar power plants it already operates and more than 200 smaller solar installations, totaling more than 935 megawatts of universal solar capacity currently powering customers. In addition, FPL and otherRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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MCE ready to pay out more than $1.8 million in net metering payments
MCE Clean Energy’s annual cash-out process for rooftop solar customers is currently underway, offering more than $1.8 million in check payments to purchase the excess solar electricity generated by customers. “We’re proud to support over 10,000 solar customers in the Bay Area, and we’re grateful to them for adding 100%Read More — Solar Builder magazine