Tom DeRosa

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has proposed significant final changes to its regulations for the Permanent Community Solar Program. These updates aim to enhance access and streamline processes for community solar projects across the state. In this alert, Dan Skowronski and Pamela Goodwin highlight the key changes to be aware of ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyzSs94w #SolarEnergy #PublicUtilities

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DOE proposes ten “national interest” transmission corridors (my latest for PV Magazine USA) Eight of the ten transmission corridors proposed by the U.S. Department of Energy would facilitate transmission between grid regions; one would expand transmission within the Mid-Atlantic’s #PJM grid region; and one would expand transmission in the Northern Plains.

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Regional solar policy news to know: #RhodeIsland incentivized energy storage; funding is available for #agrivoltaic demo projects in #NewYork; and the #Massachusetts senate has passed a bill that sets solar permitting deadlines for utilities and makes it easier to purchase electric vehicles. #SolarPolicy #RhodeIslandSolar #NewYorkSolar #MassachusettsSolar #KinectSolar

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Grid analysts challenge Bonneville Power’s pace in adopting advanced conductors--my latest for PV Magazine USA. As the White House encourages utilities to use advanced conductors to help interconnect new renewable generation, the federally-owned utility Bonneville Power is moving slowly to use the high-capacity conductors, analysts said. Mike O'Boyle, Casey Baker, Michelle Solomon #AdvancedConductors

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NEW COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT: "Interconnection of Utility-Scale Solar PV to Transmission" - https://lnkd.in/eexd22Uv It seems like every time news outlets report on new utility-scale solar projects coming online, the megawatt (MW) capacity keeps getting bigger. With an increasing number of high-capacity solar projects in development, many industry professionals are finding themselves in need of rapidly expanding their knowledge related to transmission interconnection. To help bridge the knowledge gap for solar professionals, HeatSpring instructor Tim Taylor has launched the "Interconnection of Utility-Scale Solar PV to Transmission" course. This course, along with its optional prerequisite "Introduction to Electric Transmission", make up the "Electric Transmission and Solar PV Interconnection Bundle," a comprehensive program designed to equip professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate the complex world of utility-scale solar PV interconnection to transmission systems. Go here to learn more and enroll in the "Electric Transmission and Solar PV Interconnection Bundle" - https://lnkd.in/eR2m-Zwc

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☑️ Agrivoltaics is a fresh, thriving practice that creatively blends conventional agriculture and solar power production. ☑️ Agrivoltaics projects, like the successful cattle grazing and solar power generation in Massachusetts, show the feasibility of this idea and generate interest in it among other states. ☑️ Combining solar power with various crops, such as soybean and sweet corn, allows for increased productivity and efficiency. Agrivoltaics, or combining traditional farming with solar power generation, has been steadily gaining traction in the renewable energy sector. This concept, central to the work of many solar companies, exhibits the potential benefits of coexisting farming and power generation rather than treating them as competing land uses. Despite the mixed public opinion on large solar plants, this approach has shown significant promise, exemplified by multiple successful projects in Massachusetts that combined cattle grazing with solar power generation, proving advantageous for both agriculture and energy sectors. Other states such as New Jersey and New York are also exploring similar initiatives, reflecting the growing interest in this sustainable model. Furthermore, the integration of solar power with various crops, including soybeans and grains like wheat, barley, and oats, presents exciting opportunities for overlapping productivity. However, agrivoltaics' success hinges on respecting and accommodating the needs of local communities and environmental considerations. For more information on selling solar virtually across the USA visit www.tstpros.com.

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Spruce Power has acquired 91 MW residential solar portfolio from NJR Clean Energy Ventures in $132.5 million deal. Find out more here. https://lnkd.in/giTc58zQ #NJRCleanEnergy #ResidentialSolarPortfolio #SprucePower #US

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AMPYR Energy USA has announced the signing of long-term power purchase agreements for two projects totalling 195MWp of utility scale solar energy generation in South Carolina. https://renews.biz/97190/ #solarpower #USA #renewableenergy

It's Machias Monday! AMS Renewable Energy is thrilled to announce our continued progress on the Machias Solar Farm in Machias, NY. This community solar project, developed by Radial Power LLC, spans 16 acres, located just an hour south of Buffalo, NY. With a capacity of 2.78 MW, the Machias Solar Farm will make clean energy more accessible to local residents, allowing them to save on their electric bills while reducing their carbon footprint. As part of New York's Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) program, this initiative enables subscribers to enjoy bill credits to offset their National Grid charges. Our innovative approach included designing an APA Solar Racking fixed-tilt array with ground screws, effectively addressing subsurface risks posed by glacial till observed during pull-testing. Here’s what the project means for the community: ✅ 3,008 tons of CO2 offset annually ✅ Sustainable energy for local homes and businesses ✅ Thoughtful engineering and construction by AMS from start to finish We are proud to partner with Radial Power LLC on this initiative to deliver clean, reliable energy solutions to New York communities. Together, we’re paving the way for a sustainable future! 💡 Let’s power a cleaner, greener tomorrow! #VDER #NYSolar #SolarConstruction #SolarEPC #CDG #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #CommunitySolar #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #SolarPower #CleanTech #EnergyInnovation #SustainableDevelopment #GreenEnergy

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Catch up on #ProjectsWeekly, a roundup of all the solar project news you missed from last week. https://lnkd.in/g8UTK4rg >Ampion, PBC. energize five community solar projects in Maine. >Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC energizes Morrow Lake Solar project in Texas. >Long Island Power Authority approves two energy storage contracts in New York. >MN8 Energy spearheads 135 MWac solar project in Illinois. >EDF Renewables North America energizes Morris Ridge solar project in New York. >Phillips 66 teams with NextEra Energy Resources to power Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex

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🎉This is big news indeed! An effective community solar bill in Pennsylvania would free the state up even further around meeting the goals set by the state's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. https://hubs.li/Q02s-51N0 #PoweringTheEnergyTransformation #communitysolar #commercialsolar #asset-acquisition

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The Maryland Energy Administration has launched the Maryland Solar Access program, aimed at providing significant incentives for income-eligible Maryland households to install solar panels. Eligible households can receive up to $7,500 based on a $750-per-kilowatt incentive for direct current solar capacity. The program aligns closely with the recommendations from the 2023 Maryland Task Force to Study Solar Incentives and aims to help Marylanders reduce energy bills and carbon footprints. Grants will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, and solar systems owned by third parties will qualify. Additionally, the program replaces the Residential Clean Energy Rebate Program, and Maryland also promotes standardized solar permitting through the Solar Automated Permit Processing Plus (SolarAPP+). For more details, visit the Maryland Energy Administration’s Solar Access program webpage. Responses to maximize program impact are due by 3:00 P.M. ET, June 30, 2024. 🌞💡 Learn more: https://ow.ly/WbKM50RNtMo #PrismSolarPower #RenewableEnergy #RooftopSolar #CleanEnergy #SolarEnergy #SmartInvestment #Sustainability #CleanEnergyFuture #MarylandSolar

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Instead of forcing large customers to pick from solar projects that lost in the competitive bidding process, we want to allow customers to arrange their own solar projects, then enlist Duke as the go-between — essentially how the green tariff operates now. John Burns our General Counsel: “Our proposal is to keep doing that up to 250 MW a year and make those megawatts supplemental to the targets in the Carbon Plan and the interconnection constraint. That gives the customer an argument as to why they are accelerating or adding megawatts that the utility otherwise would not have added in that year.” https://lnkd.in/eJHGk_bt

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