Renewable energy policy

Mosaic Surpasses $4 Billion in Loan Funding for Residential Solar and Home Improvement Financing

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Crowdfunding, Mosaic Inc., Solar energy in California, Renewable energy, Renewable energy policy, Photovoltaics

The company has now added new features to its PowerSwitch ZERO solar financing offering no payments for 18 months and a 25-year loan term.

Key Points: 
  • The company has now added new features to its PowerSwitch ZERO solar financing offering no payments for 18 months and a 25-year loan term.
  • "Mosaic was the first to create 20-year and 25-year solar loans, the first to create battery-only and solar roofing loan products.
  • We were the first to offer a no-payment solar loan option, and this is the next generation of our ongoing innovation.
  • For our network of hundreds of solar installers and home improvement contractors, Mosaic provides a streamlined financing platform to drive sales growth.

Boyne Resorts Moves To 100% Renewable Electric Energy Across North American Operations

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Energy, Articles, Renewable energy policy, Renewable electricity, Renewable energy in the United States, Carbon finance, Renewable Energy Certificate, Renewable energy, CMS Energy, Boyne Resorts, Renewable energy credit

BOYNE FALLS, Mich., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boyne Resorts today announced a renewable energy purchase commitment with CMS Enterprises, a CMS Energy subsidiary, that entirely offsets electric energy consumption at its resorts and facilities throughout North America as of Jan. 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • BOYNE FALLS, Mich., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boyne Resorts today announced a renewable energy purchase commitment with CMS Enterprises, a CMS Energy subsidiary, that entirely offsets electric energy consumption at its resorts and facilities throughout North America as of Jan. 1, 2021.
  • CMS Enterprises will tap its in-house energy marketing group and U.S.-based clean energy portfolio to help Boyne Resorts capture renewable energy credits (RECs).
  • The RECs will help Boyne substantiate renewable energy use claims and maximize value for its renewable energy investment.
  • "CMS Enterprises is proud to help Boyne Resorts power its facilities in Michigan and throughout North America with renewable and clean energy," said DV Rao, Senior Vice President of Strategy for CMS Energy.

S&P Global Market Intelligence Launches Renewable Energy Credit Pricing Forecasts

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Energy, Articles, Energy economics, Renewable energy, Renewable energy policy, Renewable Energy Certificate System, Renewable energy in the European Union, Renewable energy credit, Energy market, Energy industry, Renewable Energy Certificate

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --S&P Global Market Intelligence today introduces its Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Price Forecast dataset as part of its Power Forecast series.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --S&P Global Market Intelligence today introduces its Renewable Energy Credit (REC) Price Forecast dataset as part of its Power Forecast series.
  • S&P Global Market Intelligence's new REC price forecast will provide insight into new revenue streams for energy facilities that are looking to be compensated for the value of their renewable energy.
  • "As global energy markets continue to shift their reliance on fossil fuels to alternative sources, organizations may look to RECs to help comply with increasing green energy mandates," said Steve Piper, Research Director for Energy at S&P Global Market Intelligence.
  • This newly introduced S&P Global Market Intelligence forecast complements the Market Intelligence platform's current REC index prices providing information on unbundled RECs, and the current price of these instruments.

Government of Canada announces support for Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation's solar-energy project

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Energy, Articles, Nature, Energy conversion, Alternative energy, Energy economics, Emissions reduction, Net metering, Renewable energy policy, Photovoltaics, Energy development, Solar energy

The Government of Canada is supporting projects across the country, which cut pollution, help people living in Canada save on energy costs, and create good jobs.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is supporting projects across the country, which cut pollution, help people living in Canada save on energy costs, and create good jobs.
  • Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation will install a 214kW solar photovoltaic net-metering project at the community bingo hall to reduce electrical-grid consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions.
  • This solar-energy project will contribute to a net-zero carbon facility while improvinglocal clean-energy infrastructure for the Six Nations community.
  • "The Government of Canada is pleased to support Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation's bingo-hall improvements that will make a real difference in the community by cutting pollution and helping save on energy costs.

Sense Home Energy Monitor adds Time of Use feature that helps consumers save money on time-varying utility bills and budget more accurately

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Energy, Energy storage, Electric power, Articles, Net metering, Pricing, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy policy

The Time of Use feature notifies users when utility rates change during the day, helping them budget and control utility costs.

Key Points: 
  • The Time of Use feature notifies users when utility rates change during the day, helping them budget and control utility costs.
  • The Time of Use (TOU) feature in the Sense app makes it easy to keep track of rates and control their utility bills.
  • The new feature also helps utility customers figure out which rate plan fits their lifestyle and budget.
  • With more accurate home energy data, consumers get the most out of their utility plans and save money.

Detroit-area Couple Awarded Electric Vehicle as Part of POWERHOME SOLAR 'PWR YOUR LIFE' Sweepstakes

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Sunday, January 24, 2021
Photovoltaics, Solar architecture, Renewable energy, Renewable energy economy, Renewable energy policy, Energy, Solar tree, Outline of solar energy

The first electric car is being awarded Tuesday, January 26 at 1 p.m. to Bob and Kathy Prochaska of St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • The first electric car is being awarded Tuesday, January 26 at 1 p.m. to Bob and Kathy Prochaska of St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
  • The couple was chosen from thousands of people automatically entered into a drawing for agreeing to a free in-home sales consultation in December with POWERHOME SOLAR about the value of installing solar at their home.
  • The fast-growing solar company will stage similar drawings in February and March.
  • POWERHOME SOLAR is an energy efficiency company that provides high-quality American-made solar panels as part of a complete energy-savings package for residential customers.

Canada Wins Two-Year Term on International Renewable Energy Agency Council

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Articles, International Renewable Energy Agency, Renewable energy policy, Renewable energy, Seamus O'Regan, Irena, O'Regan

The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, today announced that Canada has been voted in as an official Member of Council for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

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  • The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, today announced that Canada has been voted in as an official Member of Council for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
  • Announced at the 11th session of the IRENA Assembly, Canada will serve a two-year term on the Council, helping to ensure cooperation and facilitating discussions on the global clean energy future among the 163 member countries.
  • This echoes Canada's new $15-billion strengthened climate plan that includes an ambitious agenda to support renewable energy sources like wind, tidal and solar.
  • During the four-day Assembly, Minister O'Regan also announced that Canada and IRENA are joining forces to help transition remote communities to renewable energy sources.

AXIS Insurance Expands Renewable Energy Business With Two Underwriting Hires

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Articles, Bright green environmentalism, Low-carbon economy, Renewable energy, Renewable energy technology, Technological change, Renewable energy policy

AXIS Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE:AXS), today announced the hiring of two additional underwriters within its global Renewable Energy business.

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  • AXIS Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE:AXS), today announced the hiring of two additional underwriters within its global Renewable Energy business.
  • Nicholas Boswell Brown and Claire Whelan will join AXIS in April as Renewable Energy Underwriters and will support the expansion of the Companys Renewable Energy business in Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
  • The hiring of Nick and Claire will enable us to rapidly scale up our business in Spain, Portugal and Latin America, which are some of the fastest-growing parts of the Renewable Energy market, said Richard Carroll, Global Head of Renewable Energy at AXIS.
  • Ms. Whelan joins AXIS from Aviva, where she spent the past four years as a Renewable Energy Underwriter.

Con Edison Can 'Connect' Customers With Solar Energy And Savings

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Energy, Photovoltaics, Articles, Energy conversion, Photovoltaic system, Solar panel, Solar energy, Consolidated Edison, Renewable energy policy, Net metering

The Smart ConnectDER is an adapter that uses the electric meter socket as a point of interconnection for solar power.

Key Points: 
  • The Smart ConnectDER is an adapter that uses the electric meter socket as a point of interconnection for solar power.
  • It fits on most electric meters and works for solar arrays up to 15 kilowatts meaning nearly all residential solar projects.
  • "Con Edison and our customers are leading the transition to a clean energy future, ensuring that our region will remain safe and sustainable."
  • Con Edison encourages its customers to consider whether solar energy is right for them.

ConnectDER Granted U.S. Patent for Innovations to their Industry-Leading Plug and Play Distributed Energy Resource Connection

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Friday, January 15, 2021
Energy, Articles, Electric power distribution, Electric power, Distributed generation, Electrical grid, Electricity meter, Renewable energy policy, Net metering, Smart grid

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ConnectDER, the innovative company that enables utilities and homeowners to expand access to distributed energy resources, has received a patent for innovations to their 'plug and play' solutions for distributed energy resources (DER's).

Key Points: 
  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ConnectDER, the innovative company that enables utilities and homeowners to expand access to distributed energy resources, has received a patent for innovations to their 'plug and play' solutions for distributed energy resources (DER's).
  • "ConnectDER is dedicated to increasing the accessibility and economic feasibility of clean, distributed sources of power.
  • U.S. homeowners are increasingly embracing distributed energy resources -- from electric vehicles to rooftop solar and home energy storage.
  • ConnectDER enables easy, safe, low-cost, and rapid connection of distributed energy resources (DERs) to the power grid, via connection at the electric meter socket.Our flagship products come in two versions: the Simple ConnectDER, which provides the basic connection, and the Smart ConnectDER, which adds metering and grid support functions for the local utility.