California YMCA goes solar + storage with XeroSolar

XeroSolar will officially connect a 221-kW solar array with a 223-kWh Tesla battery at the Torrance-South Bay YMCA in Torrance, California. The project is expected to offset one-fifth of the building’s electricity usage. The solar power…

Alaskan rural electric cooperative completes 576-kW solar project

Rural electric cooperative Kotzebue Electric Association (KEA) recently worked with Alaska Native Renewable Industries to install a solar project to help offset diesel fuel for the community of Kotzebue, Alaska. ANRI proposed the 576-kW ground-mount…

New York State vows to expand solar training resources for Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

During a tour of Concilio de Salud Integral de Loiza in Loiza, Puerto Rico, Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York State will work with community partners to expand ongoing solar deployment and workforce development support in Puerto Rico…

Los Angeles solar + storage microgrid to power chargers for city’s 100+ electric buses

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) will use a $6 million grant from the California Energy Commission to install a solar + storage microgrid to power one of the largest EV fleet charging systems in the United States. “Los…

Sullivan Solar Power appears to cease operations

Local San Diego news outlets have reported that Sullivan Solar Power ceased operations the week of Nov. 1 and is leaving customers in the lurch. The San Diego Union Tribune reported that the doors to the company’s office in Miramar, California,…

Solar advocates ask lawmakers to immediately include low-income ITC refund in Build Back Better Act

A coalition including Solar United Neighbors, GRID, Green Latinos, Hispanic Federation and Earthjustice sent a letter to Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) asking them to allow for immediate low- and moderate-income participation…

Greenbacker Acquires 19.5 MW Solar Portfolio from NextSun Energy

Charles Wheeler Greenbacker Renewable Energy Co. LLC, an owner and operator of sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency projects, says a wholly owned subsidiary has purchased a…

In the Midwest, community solar aligns with conservative Republican values

Coalition for Community Solar Access Solar policy support is usually led by Democrats, from federal legislators down to local office holders. These lawmakers are driven largely by environmental concerns in their work to create progressive…

Ameresco builds solar canopy for California outdoor learning center

Ameresco announced the completion of a 180-kW solar PV installation at the Montecito Union School District’s (MUSD) Nature Lab “Collaboratory.” The Nature Lab, an outdoor learning environment, was envisioned, designed and developed…

Iowa I-beam manufacturing facility now powered by large rooftop solar array

At a ribbon cutting ceremony, Engineering Services and Products Co. (ESAPCO) is officially unveiling the solar energy system that will power a large portion of its operation in Dyersville, Iowa. Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg will give…