Solar energy in the United States

Breakwater Learning Announces Community Solar Partnership with Relay Power

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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On Thursday 2/11, Breakwater Learning announced that the organization will be joining a Community Solar project to purchase solar energy credits here in Maine.

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  • On Thursday 2/11, Breakwater Learning announced that the organization will be joining a Community Solar project to purchase solar energy credits here in Maine.
  • These farms are also open to any Maine residents served by CMP, and Breakwater encourages the community to join them in choosing clean energy.
  • Community Solar is a great new option for those that want to choose clean energy [and save], but can't install solar themselves."
  • The Relay Power team has contracted residential and small commercial members for over 30 MW of Community Solar projects to date.

ForeFront Power and TurningPoint Energy Announce the Completion of Four Community Solar Projects in Maryland, With Three More on the Way

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ForeFront Power and TurningPoint Energy today announce the completion of four Maryland-based community solar projects.

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  • BALTIMORE, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ForeFront Power and TurningPoint Energy today announce the completion of four Maryland-based community solar projects.
  • These projects were awarded to and developed by TurningPoint Energy as part of the State of Maryland's Community Solar Pilot Program.
  • ForeFront Power purchased the projects in 2019, constructed the projects, and now serves as the long-term owner and operator.
  • ForeFront Power and TurningPoint Energy are collaborating on three additional community solar projects in the state that will enter operation in the coming quarters.

Nuveen to acquire clean energy financing leader Greenworks Lending

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nuveen, a leading global investment manager, has agreed to acquire Greenworks Lending, a national leader in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nuveen, a leading global investment manager, has agreed to acquire Greenworks Lending, a national leader in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing.
  • The acquisition gives Nuveen a foothold in the clean energy and energy efficiency lending market and will provide its clients access to an innovative and attractive clean energy investment.
  • Greenworks Lending is the largest provider of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing in the country.
  • Greenworks Lending's C-PACE financing makes clean energy a smart financial decision for commercial property owners and developers nationwide.

VOLT ENERGY CEO Elected to Executive Committee of Solar Energy Industries Association Board

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volt Energy www.volt-energy.com , a national solar energy development company, announces the selection of co-founder and CEO Gilbert Campbell to serve on the executive committee of the Board of Directors of the SolarEnergy Industries Association (SEIA) Solar Energy Industries Association .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Volt Energy www.volt-energy.com , a national solar energy development company, announces the selection of co-founder and CEO Gilbert Campbell to serve on the executive committee of the Board of Directors of the SolarEnergy Industries Association (SEIA) Solar Energy Industries Association .
  • "Over the last year, Gilbert has worked alongside SEIA to advocate for policies that will help us manage our growth and reach our goals in the Solar+ Decade," said Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
  • Founded in 2010, Volt Energy is a minority-owned national renewable energy firm that finances and develops utility-scale and distributed generation solar projects and energy storage solutions for commercial, government, educational and non-profit institutions.
  • Campbell also serves on the board of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), and is a Founding Member of Renewables Forward.

New ASES Online Community Platform Launch

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is pleased to announce that they will be launching a brand new interactive community platform, the ASES Online Community, supported by Higher Logic, on February 17, 2021.

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  • BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is pleased to announce that they will be launching a brand new interactive community platform, the ASES Online Community, supported by Higher Logic, on February 17, 2021.
  • With this online community, members of ASES have the opportunity to explore, connect, and engage with other members, chapters, divisions, and staff in an advanced community space.
  • All ASES members will be automatically enrolled in this new engagement platform, delivering powerful online communities and communications.
  • The Online Community offers our ASES members, chapters and staff the opportunity to collaborate with each other on a regular basis, all online, keeping our community safe in this unprecedented time.

Standard Solar Adds Nearly 25 MW of Community Solar to Growing National Asset Portfolio by Securing Tax Equity Financing in Partnership with Crestmark

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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Tax equity financing for these projects was secured in a partnership with Crestmark, a division of MetaBank, N.A.

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  • Tax equity financing for these projects was secured in a partnership with Crestmark, a division of MetaBank, N.A.
  • Massachusetts and Minnesota account for about half of cumulative capacity of community solar throughout the U.S. according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
  • Sixteen of the community solar projects are in Minnesota and all have achieved operation.
  • Minnesotas community solar program is one of the strongest in the country providing a comprehensive approach that makes developing community solar projects economically viable.

SunPower's Head of Policy and Strategy Elected to Executive Committee of Solar Energy Industries Association Board

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR), a leading solar and energy storage technology and services provider, today announced the election of Suzanne Leta, head of policy and strategy, to the executive committee of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Board of Directors.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ:SPWR), a leading solar and energy storage technology and services provider, today announced the election of Suzanne Leta, head of policy and strategy, to the executive committee of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Board of Directors.
  • "Without question, 2021 is shaping up to be another exciting year for solar and energy storage," said Abigail Ross Hopper, President and CEO of SEIA.
  • "Suzanne's expertise, energy and dedication will be an instrumental part of our ability to meet SEIA's goals in the Solar+ Decade.
  • The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy, creating the framework for solar to achieve 20% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030.

Sunworks Names Gaylon Morris as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, January 11, 2021
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Mr. Morris is a transformational leader with a proven record of driving revenue growth and profitability in the construction, engineering, and renewable space.

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  • Mr. Morris is a transformational leader with a proven record of driving revenue growth and profitability in the construction, engineering, and renewable space.
  • Mr. Morris joins Sunworks after two decades leading large-scale engineering and construction companies through transition and growth.
  • Chuck Cargile, Sunworks Chairman of the Board said, The Board believes Gaylon is the ideal CEO to lead Sunworks through its next growth phase.
  • Sunworks is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and is a proud advocate for the advancement of solar power.

Stonehill Closes on Nine Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) Loans Totaling $100 Million During Q420

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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Officials of Stonehill today announced the companys PACE Division closed on nine Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) loans totaling $100 million during the fourth quarter of 2020.

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  • Officials of Stonehill today announced the companys PACE Division closed on nine Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) loans totaling $100 million during the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Stonehill prides itself on working with owners to find financial solutions that work for all parties involved.
  • Stonehill PACE, a division of Stonehill , is a direct lender for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing.
  • Stonehill is primarily focused on funding permanent loans, bridge loans, mezzanine loans and preferred equity investments backed by limited-, select- and compact full-service hotel assets.

Agilitas Energy's SMART Solar Project Brings Renewable Energy and Environmental Benefits to Businesses and Rochester, Massachusetts

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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"This acquisition is the second in a series of substantial Massachusetts SMART program projects we are constructing over the next two years," said Barrett Bilotta, President of Agilitas Energy .

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  • "This acquisition is the second in a series of substantial Massachusetts SMART program projects we are constructing over the next two years," said Barrett Bilotta, President of Agilitas Energy .
  • As part of the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program, this project will also serve as a Community Solar facility.
  • Community solar allows anyone to access clean solar energy, without having to install solar on-site, and provides significant energy savings to subscribers of the facility.
  • Besides this project, Agilitas is currently constructing another SMART project in the Town of Auburn and is actively developing new solar and energy storage projects in Massachusetts and New York to bring cost benefits to the local townships, businesses, and residents.