California CCA Peninsula Clean Energy to Receive 220 MW from New Mexico Wind Project
California community choice aggregator Peninsula Clean Energy will receive 220 megawatts of wind power as part of the largest renewable energy procurement project contract the CCA has signed to date, it said on Sept. 28.
OPPD, Nebraska County Explore Solar Project at Former Landfill Site
Nebraska’s Omaha Public Power District and Douglas County, Neb., are working together on a project that could bring new life to an old landfill, possibly turning it into a power generating solar array, OPPD said on Sept. 19
Silicon Valley Clean Energy Enters Solar, Storage Agreements
California community choice aggregator Silicon Valley Clean Energy on Sept. 20 announced the execution of two 15-year agreements with subsidiaries of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.
Tangibility of Floating Solar Project in Healdsburg, Calif., Spurs Strong Community Support
When Healdsburg, California, brought a floating solar array online a few years ago, the city’s utility knew there would be a wide array of benefits flowing from the project. But one of the benefits that Terry Crowley, Healdsburg’s Utility Director, said he underestimated is the high level of community support that has emerged for the project.
Colorado Springs Utilities, City Receive DOE Funding for Energy Project
Public power utility Colorado Springs Utilities, the City of Colorado Springs and several other entities have received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to validate concepts that aggregate power across complex energy systems, including virtual power plants.
Platte River Power Authority Seeks Wind Power Supply Proposals
Platte River Power Authority recently issued a request for proposals seeking proposals for the supply of wind power.
California Lawmakers Pass Legislation Creating Central Buyer for Clean Power
California lawmakers recently passed legislation that will, among other things, allow the state to create a central buyer to procure clean electricity for the grid.
NYPA Expands Executive Leadership Team to Help Meet New York’s Energy Goals
The New York Power Authority is expanding its executive leadership team to deliver on its clean energy mission, including new goals defined in the 2023-24 Enacted State Budget, which outlines new legislation providing NYPA with expanded authority to develop, own, and operate renewable energy generating projects, NYPA said on Sept. 15.
Inflation Reduction Act Increasing Demand for Minerals Critical to Energy Transition
The Inflation Reduction Act is accelerating demand for critical minerals and copper needed for the energy transition, according to analysis by S&P Global.
Google Signs PPA for 189-Megawatt North Carolina Wind Farm
Apex Clean Energy and Google recently announced a power purchase agreement for the full 189-megawatt capacity of Timbermill Wind that Apex is building in North Carolina.