Solar energy in the United States

SEIA Completes its Grid Modernization White Paper Series with In-Depth Look at Non-Wires Solutions

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Energy, Universe, Emerging technologies, Energy conversion, Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar energy in the United States, Smart grid, Solar energy

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Culminating a yearlong effort into grid modernization, today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) issued the fifth and final paper in its white paper series, Improving Opportunities for Solar Through Grid Modernization.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Culminating a yearlong effort into grid modernization, today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) issued the fifth and final paper in its white paper series, Improving Opportunities for Solar Through Grid Modernization.
  • The paper released today, DER and the Non-Wires Solutions Opportunity , provides an in-depth look at the ways in which utilities are deferring traditional distribution grid investments with investments in DER.
  • In this white paper, SEIA staff outline how two leading states have successfully advanced non-wires solutions to provide power and meet system needs where and when they are needed most.
  • To learn more about SEIA's grid modernization white paper series and read each of the installments, go to: https://www.seia.org/gridmod .

SOLAR 2018: Look Who's Coming to Boulder

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Solar energy in California, Energy, Community solar farm, Solar energy in the United States, Solar power in the United Kingdom, Energy conversion, Renewable energy, Solar energy, Solar power in the United States, SolarCity

Rob Wallace, CEO of the Baltimore-based solar training and community redevelopment program, Power 52, will be the featured keynote speaker for this track.

Key Points: 
  • Rob Wallace, CEO of the Baltimore-based solar training and community redevelopment program, Power 52, will be the featured keynote speaker for this track.
  • Rob is also a board member for Vote Solar and a leader in the American Association of Blacks in Energy.
  • As a solar developer/project manager, he has facilitated more than 100 MW of solar projects in the U.S. and Africa.
  • Broadening access to solar also means designing projects, like community solar, that suit multiple community needs and creating financing solutions for more solar customers.

Solar Industry: California Makes Historic Decision to Incorporate Solar On All New Homes

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Energy, Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar energy in the United States, Renewable energy, Universe, Solar power in the United States, Solar power in California

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) welcomed California's approval of a new policy that will require virtually all new homes in the state to incorporate solar panels starting in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) welcomed California's approval of a new policy that will require virtually all new homes in the state to incorporate solar panels starting in 2020.
  • Now, California is taking bold leadership again, recognizing that solar should be as commonplace as the front door that welcomes you home.
  • "SEIA appreciates the Commission's efforts to help California take steps toward meeting its Zero Net Energy goals by integrating renewable energy with energy efficiency.
  • Celebrating its 44th anniversary in 2018, the Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry, which now employs more than 260,000 Americans.

PACE Equity Funds First New Construction CPACE Project in California

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Energy, Alternative energy, Renewable energy policy, PACE financing, Renewable energy in the United States, Solar energy in the United States, Turnkey, Universe, Construction

PACE Equity also performed the energy engineering required for CPACE financing, obtained all governmental and mortgage approvals, and assisted with structuring the capital stack.

Key Points: 
  • PACE Equity also performed the energy engineering required for CPACE financing, obtained all governmental and mortgage approvals, and assisted with structuring the capital stack.
  • After pioneering the use of CPACE financing with ground-up development, this is PACE Equity's 8th funded new construction project across 6 different states.
  • Renew Financial is honored to have worked with PACE Equity on the first new construction CPACE project in California history."
  • Utilizing a turnkey approach to CPACE, PACE Equity has unmatched expertise in development projects as theypioneered CPACE for new construction, completed the first new construction projects in several asset classes and completed the first PACE projects to utilize Historic and New Markets Tax Credits.

Petros PACE Hires Dustin Gabriel As Vice President Of Originations

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Energy, Alternative energy, PACE financing, Renewable energy in the United States, Renewable energy policy, Solar energy in the United States, Petros, PACE, Universe

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Petros PACE Finance, LLC announced today 10-year commercial real estate veteran Dustin Gabriel has been named Vice President of Originations, strengthening its business development team as the company continues to expand nationally.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Petros PACE Finance, LLC announced today 10-year commercial real estate veteran Dustin Gabriel has been named Vice President of Originations, strengthening its business development team as the company continues to expand nationally.
  • He is the newest addition to the originations team and joins Senior Vice President Jake Kelley who joined Petros last year.
  • "As the PACE market continues its rapid growth in 2018, we are expanding our team accordingly and thrilled to have Dustin on board," said Petros CEO Mansoor Ghori.
  • Austin-based Petros PACE Finance, LLC is solely dedicated to providing long-term PACE financing to U.S. commercial property owners seeking to increase their property values, lower their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

HERO Launches in Miami; Now Available to Nearly 500,000 More Florida Homeowners

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
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HERO launched in Florida in Summer 2017, and is available to the owners of over 2.5 million Florida homes across more than 90 communities.

Key Points: 
  • HERO launched in Florida in Summer 2017, and is available to the owners of over 2.5 million Florida homes across more than 90 communities.
  • Many homeowners who use PACE financing also report lower insurance premiums, and safer, more comfortable homes.
  • HERO , Renovate America's Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing option, is the nation's leading residential PACE program.
  • Although not a State Agency, the FDFC is a statewide conduit issuer that provides access to capital for project finance.

CleanChoice Energy Announces 42.5 Megawatts of Community Solar in Minnesota

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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Energy, Solar energy in California, Renewable energy, Community solar farm, Solar energy in the United States, Solar power in the United Kingdom, SunEdison, Net metering

MINNEAPOLIS, May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanChoice Energy, a renewable energy company that provides 100% clean electricity to customers across the country, has launched CleanChoice Energy Community Solar in Minnesota with more than 42 megawatts of community solar capacity.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanChoice Energy, a renewable energy company that provides 100% clean electricity to customers across the country, has launched CleanChoice Energy Community Solar in Minnesota with more than 42 megawatts of community solar capacity.
  • The farms will increase the number of residential community solar subscribers in Minnesota by as much as 50%providing community solar opportunities to thousands of new residential customers.
  • CleanChoice Energy Community Solar customers in Minnesota have the opportunity to save money on their utility bills with no upfront costs.
  • CleanChoice Energy makes it easy for customers to support local solar development by enabling them to participate in community solar markets.

Large Corporations Are Leading America's Surge in Solar Deployment

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Energy, Solar Energy Industries Association, Solar energy in the United States, Renewable energy, Universe, Photovoltaics, Technological change, Solar power in the United States, Solar power by country

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --America's top companies are investing in solar in record amounts, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association's brand new Solar Means Business 2017 report, which tracks on-site commercial solar installations and ranks top corporate solar users.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --America's top companies are investing in solar in record amounts, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association's brand new Solar Means Business 2017 report, which tracks on-site commercial solar installations and ranks top corporate solar users.
  • This year's report contains data from over 4,000 companies, totaling more than 2.5 gigawatts of solar capacity across approximately 7,400 solar projects.
  • "To leading companies across America, deploying solar is a common-sense business decision," said Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
  • "Large corporations have found that going solar not only benefits the environment, but also their bottom-line, satisfying both shareholders and customers alike."