Tag: Northeast

  • New York starts construction on first community solar project

    New York’s solar rise continues as the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York State Department of Public Service (DPS), EnterSolar and Clean Energy Collective (CEC) started construction on the first Shared Renewables community solar project in New York State. This project advances the goals ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New SolSmart program to cut ‘red tape’ for communities looking to boost solar installs

    The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and The Solar Foundation (TSF) just launched a new designation program that will recognize leading solar cities and counties as well as empower new communities to advance through no-cost technical assistance. A core component of the technical assistance program — named SolSmart — areRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • New York utilities, SolarCity propose landmark partnership

    New York just keeps bringing the solar news, with most of it centered on collaboration. Six New York investor-owned utilities have joined SolarCity Corp. and other solar companies in the creation of the Solar Progress Partnership. The group yesterday filed a joint proposal with the New York Public Service CommissionRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • Northeast Solar Boom: Untapped commercial deals are about to pay off in New England

    The state of California has long been considered an environmental leader in this country, spearheading growth in the solar industry with more than 11 MW installed to date. Yet, it’s time for a new region to step into the spotlight. In the coming years, the Northeast of the United StatesRead More — Solar Builder magazine

  • SEPA: Top 10 solar utilities of 2015 ranked

    Southern California Edison connected 1,258 new MW of solar power to the grid in 2015, more than any other utility in the United States, according to the annual utility solar market survey conducted by the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), formerly the Solar Electric Power Association. Edison was one ofRead More — Solar Builder magazine