Solar energy in the United States

Kennebec County Community Solar Garden Reaches Project Milestone

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SunRaise Investments , a leading New England solar developer, has reached an important milestone on its community solar project, which is now accepting applications for subscribers to participate in the solar garden.

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  • AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SunRaise Investments , a leading New England solar developer, has reached an important milestone on its community solar project, which is now accepting applications for subscribers to participate in the solar garden.
  • The 4.9-megawatt, 20-acre solar garden has completed early construction and is currently awaiting solar panels to be installed.
  • "We're thrilled to reach this significant milestone for our Kennebec County community solar garden.
  • For more information about community solar or to subscribe to a local community solar project, visit: SunRaiseInvestments.com
    SunRaise is a New England-based commercial and community solar energy owner, operator, and development group, specializing in partnering with municipalities, schools, and community members to finance solar energy projects that reduce customers' electricity costs, and transition our region to a low-carbon economy.

Petros PACE Finance's Growth Continues with Hiring of Commercial Real Estate Executive Jerry Ellis as Senior Vice President of Business Development

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Energy sources, Alternative energy, Renewable energy policy, PACE financing, Renewable energy in the United States, Solar energy in the United States, Petros, PACE, Energy

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Petros PACE Finance,( www.petros-pace.com ), the industry leader of Commercial PACE financing, announced today the hiring ofJerry Ellis as Senior Vice President of Business Development based in theNew York office, strengthening the business development team as the company continues to grow nationally.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Petros PACE Finance,( www.petros-pace.com ), the industry leader of Commercial PACE financing, announced today the hiring ofJerry Ellis as Senior Vice President of Business Development based in theNew York office, strengthening the business development team as the company continues to grow nationally.
  • Ellis brings more than 25 years of commercial real estate investing experience to the role.
  • "New York is an increasingly important market for Petros, where we are expanding to meet rapidly growing demand for C-PACE," saidMansoor Ghori, CEO and Co-founder at Petros PACE Finance.
  • "Petros is on the leading edge of an industry with tremendous opportunity for growth and sustainable impact," said Ellis.

K2 Clean Energy Capital Develops $6.0 Million Commercial PACE Financing for New Construction Student Housing Project in Los Angeles with Elsey Partners

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Monday, October 12, 2020
Articles, Business, Energy sources, Alternative energy, Renewable energy policy, PACE financing, Renewable energy in the United States, Solar energy in the United States, PACE, Entrepreneurship

This is the largest New Construction Student Housing PACE financing project in CA closed to date.

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  • This is the largest New Construction Student Housing PACE financing project in CA closed to date.
  • The PACE financing will fund multiple measures including seismic strengthening and water conservation measures as well as associated soft costs.
  • "PACE financed over 15% of the capital stack along with recourse construction debt for combined leverage of 75% on the project" said Stephen Tsu, co-founder and Managing Partner of K2 Clean Energy Capital.
  • We plan on using PACE financing on all our new construction projects as it significantly improves our overall returns on the project" said Bryan Elsey, Founder of Elsey Partners.

Submit your Proposal to the 50th Annual National Solar Conference

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) has opened the Call for Participation for their 50th Annual National Solar Conference, SOLAR 2021.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) has opened the Call for Participation for their 50th Annual National Solar Conference, SOLAR 2021.
  • SOLAR 2021 promises to cover the most important and empowering content to drastically reduce carbon emissions now.
  • The ASES SOLAR 2021 conference will focus on these strategies.
  • You can choose to submit a proposal to present a ten minute oral presentation, a five minute ~switch presentation, or a poster.

Twain Financial Partners $5.4 Million Deal Brings More Clean Energy to Utah's West Valley

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Twain Financial Partners announced the successful financing of $5.4MM in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Financing in connection with the ground-up construction of two rear load industrial buildings in West Valley City, Utah.

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  • ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Twain Financial Partners announced the successful financing of $5.4MM in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Financing in connection with the ground-up construction of two rear load industrial buildings in West Valley City, Utah.
  • Twain's funding will provide state-of-the-art clean energy improvements to the buildings.
  • "Twain Financial is thrilled to announce the closing of C-PACE Financing on the new West Valley Industrial project," said Karl Koch, Business Development Officer at Twain Financial.
  • Twain Financial Partners is an investment management firm located in St. Louis, Missouri with over $4 billion in assets under management within the public-private partnership sector.

Free EV Charging Stations for Commercial Properties Financing Efficiency Projects through C-PACE

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Energy, Renewable energy policy, Articles, Electric vehicles, Alternative energy, PACE financing, Renewable energy in the United States, Solar energy in the United States, Green bank, Charging station, Energy conservation, The Jordan Institute

C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) is an innovative financing tool that provides building owners with access to 100% financing for energy improvements, realize positive cash flow immediately, and create more comfortable, efficient buildings.

Key Points: 
  • C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) is an innovative financing tool that provides building owners with access to 100% financing for energy improvements, realize positive cash flow immediately, and create more comfortable, efficient buildings.
  • Whether building tenants are commercial or residential, as the EV market continues to grow, properties with charging stations can lead the way.
  • To qualify for a free EV charging station, energy saving projects must utilize at least $150,000 in Green Bank C-PACE financing with at least 20% of the total project costs going toward non-renewable measures.
  • Larger projects may be eligible to receive up to three electric vehicle charging stations.

Standard Solar Expands Affordable and Accessible Solar to Maryland Communities

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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Standard Solar, Inc. , a leading solar energy company specializing in the development, funding and operations of solar electric systems nationwide, is bringing more than 8,000,000 kWh of annual energy supply to Maryland community solar subscribers, in partnership with Ogos Energy LLC, Earth and Air Technologies and Neighborhood Sun.

Key Points: 
  • Standard Solar, Inc. , a leading solar energy company specializing in the development, funding and operations of solar electric systems nationwide, is bringing more than 8,000,000 kWh of annual energy supply to Maryland community solar subscribers, in partnership with Ogos Energy LLC, Earth and Air Technologies and Neighborhood Sun.
  • Community solar is an effective way to provide large numbers of subscribers access to the benefits of clean energy, said John Finnerty, Director of Business Development, Standard Solar.
  • The Flintstone Community Solar project, located in Allegany County Maryland, and the Shepherds Mill Community Solar project in Carroll County Maryland are both under construction and are actively being subscribed.
  • Standard Solar, Inc. is a leading solar energy company specializing in the development and financing of solar electric systems nationwide.

Pivot Energy and Nautilus Solar Energy Partner to Expand Community Solar Development in Colorado

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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DENVER, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Energy , Colorado's largest community solar developer, and Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC (" Nautilus "), a leading community solar owner and operator, have announced plans to co-develop 13 megawatts (MWs) of community solar in Colorado.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pivot Energy , Colorado's largest community solar developer, and Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC (" Nautilus "), a leading community solar owner and operator, have announced plans to co-develop 13 megawatts (MWs) of community solar in Colorado.
  • This is the first collaboration between Pivot and Nautilus to bring the benefits of community solar to residents and businesses.
  • "We are excited about expanding into the Colorado community solar market and offering the benefits of renewable energy to its vibrant community," commented Jeffrey Cheng, President of Nautilus Solar.
  • Learn more at pivotenergy.net
    Founded in 2006, Nautilus Solar Energy is a leading national solar acquisition, development and asset management company headquartered in Summit, NJ.

Deadline Extended: Sign Up for the National Solar Tour

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and Solar United Neighbors (SUN) have converted the 2020 edition of the National Solar Tour to be fully virtual.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and Solar United Neighbors (SUN) have converted the 2020 edition of the National Solar Tour to be fully virtual.
  • The National Solar Tour will help empower tour-goers to learn about solar technology, sustainability, and the process of going solar from tour hosts nationwide; all from the safety of their home.
  • Hosting a Local Solar Tour is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
    After completing these steps, a Tour webpage will be automatically generated for your Local Solar Tour (you can also opt to include your own web page should you not wish to have one created for you).
  • Local organizers interested in hosting a Local Solar Tour should sign up to participate by September 23.

The National Solar Tour is 100% Virtual

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to COVID-19, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and Solar United Neighbors (SUN) have converted the 2020 edition of the National Solar Tour to be fully virtual.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to COVID-19, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and Solar United Neighbors (SUN) have converted the 2020 edition of the National Solar Tour to be fully virtual.
  • National Solar Tour week will showcase live programming focusing on electric vehicles, schools, homes, businesses and community building through solar along with virtual tours of solar and sustainable homes, businesses, schools, religious institutions and more.
  • Gather your neighbors, friends, family or colleagues to represent solar in your state by hosting a Local Solar Tour or Open House on this year's Tour!
  • For questions about Local Solar Tours on the National Solar Tour, contact [email protected] .