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Renewables groups believe Minnesota VPP program ‘misses the mark’
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) approved a first-of-its-kind virtual power plant (VPP) program that will spur between 50 to 200 MW of new capacity, but renewable energy groups are criticizing the program’s approach. MPUC passed Phase 2 of Capacity*Connect from Xcel Energy, a utility-owned storage program, on Thursday. Capacity*Connect will deploy battery energy storage…
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Ohio solar project built with modules manufactured in state
Geronimo Power started commercial operations at its 117-MW Dodson Creek Solar Project in Highland County, Ohio. “Together with our community members and project partners, we’re proud to expand our commitment to Ohio,” said Andy Cukurs, COO for Geronimo Power. “With Dodson Creek, our total Ohio operating portfolio has reached 675 MW — that equates to…
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New York funds $50 million more for renewables workforce development
New York is allocating millions in funding to bolster the clean energy workforce in the state. Clean energy career development programs are receiving an additional $50 million, bringing the initiative’s total funding to $320 million. “Washington Republicans’ assault on renewables won’t stop New York from continuing our nation-leading clean energy progress,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul. “These investments…
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Solar companies donate system to St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
Solar industry partners collaborated recently to donate the solar system for the most recent St. Jude Dream Home in California’s Coachella Valley. The 2026 Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house includes a 3.8-kW Tigo EI Inverter donated by Tigo, Tigo TS4-A-O MLPE devices donated by Greentech Renewables and installation provided by GOAT Solar. The 5.72-kW…
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Policy change virtually stops new community solar development in Maine
Lawmakers are trying to find solutions to the mounting economic weight of energy costs on utility customers. To address this, the Maine Legislature revised its net energy billing (NEB) program for non-residential participants last year, but in the process, it halted the state’s community solar market. “There’s not a lot the legislature can do to…
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