Terracon, an employee-owned consulting engineering firm, says it has further enhanced Stage1, a site-selection tool, to now include environmental and geotechnical condition assessment. Stage1 combines Terracon’s extensive project data, compiled over its 50-plus year history, with environmental and geologic data sources from more than 700 public and private map … [Read more...] about Terracon Enhances Site-Selection Tool
DESRI, Entergy New Orleans Break Ground on Louisiana Solar Projects
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), a North American renewable energy producer, and Entergy New Orleans have broken ground on two Louisiana solar projects – the Iris Solar project in Washington Parish and St. James Solar project in St. James Parish. Together, the projects represent the largest solar facility currently under construction in Louisiana and will produce … [Read more...] about DESRI, Entergy New Orleans Break Ground on Louisiana Solar Projects
Clean Power Alliance Adds New Solar, Storage Capacity to Portfolio
Clean Power Alliance (CPA) has advanced a new solar+storage project and has added new storage to an already contracted solar project. The CPA board of directors recently approved the Daggett Solar & Storage project and an amended Arlington Solar project. The two projects will add 123 MW of renewable energy capacity and a combined 193.5 MW of battery storage to … [Read more...] about Clean Power Alliance Adds New Solar, Storage Capacity to Portfolio
NJBPU Approves Application, Process for Community Solar Pilot Program
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has approved the Year 2 application and process for the state’s Community Solar Energy Pilot Program. This action ensures underserved and overburdened communities can access the health and financial benefits of renewable energy. “Community solar is a key element of Governor Murphy’s vision for 100% clean energy … [Read more...] about NJBPU Approves Application, Process for Community Solar Pilot Program
Coalition Urges Mass. Lawmakers to Oppose Pro-Utility Legislative Provisions
A coalition of solar companies and clean energy advocacy organizations have sent a letter to Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Robert DeLeo strongly opposing a legislative provision that authorizes utilities to construct, operate and own solar projects. The provision, Section 15H in the House Act Creating a 2050 Roadmap to a Clean and Thriving … [Read more...] about Coalition Urges Mass. Lawmakers to Oppose Pro-Utility Legislative Provisions