Solar energy in the United States

Kiwi Energy Partners With Ampion to Offer Community Solar

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

NEW YORK, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Leading supplier of innovative energy and natural gas products, Kiwi Energy has joined forces with Ampion in order to offer community solar to New York customers that reside within the Ampion serviceable areas.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Leading supplier of innovative energy and natural gas products, Kiwi Energy has joined forces with Ampion in order to offer community solar to New York customers that reside within the Ampion serviceable areas.
  • When most people think of solar energy, the first image that likely comes to mind is of rooftop solar panels.
  • A solar farm is a simple way that people can benefit from solar energy without having to install panels on their roofs.
  • Kiwi Energy is an energy retailer dedicated to providing innovative energy solutions for electricity and natural gas supply.

New Community Solar Projects Deliver Affordable Green Energy to Local Homes and Businesses

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 23, 2020

Nelnet Renewable Energy connects homeowners, renters, and business owners with local community solar projects, works with utility providers to ensure subscribers receive solar credits that lead to energy savings, and provides streamlined payment processing and exceptional customer service and support.

Key Points: 
  • Nelnet Renewable Energy connects homeowners, renters, and business owners with local community solar projects, works with utility providers to ensure subscribers receive solar credits that lead to energy savings, and provides streamlined payment processing and exceptional customer service and support.
  • These five community solar projects will be developed by Green Street Power Partners, LLC ("GSPP") and serviced by Nelnet Renewable Energy.
  • Green Street Power Partners finances, develops, owns, and operates solar energy systems across the country with 21 fully subscribed community solar projects and another 37 actively undergoing subscription across New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Minnesota.
  • With community solar, supporting renewable energy is also more affordable because there is no initial investment or installation needed.

"SOLAR 20/20: Renewable Energy Vision" Calls us to Action

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 16, 2020

What can we do together to ensure that the current global pandemic doesn't slow, but actually accelerates the transition to a clean energy world?

Key Points: 
  • What can we do together to ensure that the current global pandemic doesn't slow, but actually accelerates the transition to a clean energy world?
  • These are key questions that have been addressed throughout the American Solar Energy Society's (ASES) first virtual conference, SOLAR 20/20: Renewable Energy Vision, on June 24 and 25.
  • ASES invites everyone to sign the Call to Action for individuals and/or your organization , which pledges:
    A world run on 100% renewable energy is possible.
  • Progress to 100% renewable energy is accelerated by working together.

Donovan Energy Names Susana Tolentino Finance Specialist

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Donovan Energy, a leading provider of clean energy solutions, has added Susana Tolentino to its growing team as Finance Specialist.

Key Points: 
  • Donovan Energy, a leading provider of clean energy solutions, has added Susana Tolentino to its growing team as Finance Specialist.
  • As Finance Specialist, Tolentino will oversee Donovans portfolio of finance and consulting offerings, facilitating the use of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) along with state and federal tax incentives to finance clean energy projects for clients nationwide.
  • Susana brings an outstanding skill set to our team real estate development, underwriting, and project management, said Tim Donovan, founder and Chief Executive Officer at Donovan Energy.
  • A graduate of Xavier University, Tolentino brings more than a decade of commercial and residential real estate experience to Donovan Energy, with an expertise in energy efficiency projects.

Nautilus Solar Expands Maryland Presence With Acquisition Of 15.1 MW Community Solar Portfolio From SGC Power

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 8, 2020

SUMMIT,N.J., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC ("Nautilus"), a leading community solar owner and operator, announced the acquisition of a 15.1 MW community solar development portfolio from SGC Power ("SGC"), a full life-cycle set provider of products that help solar asset owners invest, build and operate projects which give great financial returns.

Key Points: 
  • SUMMIT,N.J., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC ("Nautilus"), a leading community solar owner and operator, announced the acquisition of a 15.1 MW community solar development portfolio from SGC Power ("SGC"), a full life-cycle set provider of products that help solar asset owners invest, build and operate projects which give great financial returns.
  • The six projects are part of a larger 32.8 MW portfolio of Nautilus community solar facilities located throughout the state.
  • All projects are qualified under the Maryland Community Solar Pilot Program to bring clean, local, job-creating, and affordable energy to all Marylanders.
  • For more information about community solar in Maryland, visit the Nautilus Solar MD website www.nautilussolar.com/md .

PACE Funding Group expands innovative energy efficiency finance offering into State of Missouri with the Missouri Clean Energy District

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 7, 2020

The vote by the Missouri Clean Energy District took place on June 17, 2020 and offers residential property owners the chance to take advantage of PACE Funding Group's lower interest rates for renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades through PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing.

Key Points: 
  • The vote by the Missouri Clean Energy District took place on June 17, 2020 and offers residential property owners the chance to take advantage of PACE Funding Group's lower interest rates for renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades through PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing.
  • John Harris, Director of Finance for Missouri Clean Energy District said "we look forward to working with PACE Funding to roll out a residential PACE program in our member communities throughout the State of Missouri.
  • The company's Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing enables property owners to invest in their buildings and a healthier environment.
  • Outside of California, PACE Funding Group has partnered with the Florida PACE Funding Agency (FPFA).For more information contact Rachel Hobbs at [email protected] , or at www.pacefunding,com
    View original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pace-funding-group-expands-innov...

C2 Energy Capital and the City of St. Paul Partner on New Solar Energy Project for the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 23, 2020

NEW YORK, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- C2 Energy Capital, LLC, a rapidly growing investor and developer in renewable energy and storage assets, worked closely with the City of St. Paul to bring solar energy to the popular Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul, MN.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- C2 Energy Capital, LLC, a rapidly growing investor and developer in renewable energy and storage assets, worked closely with the City of St. Paul to bring solar energy to the popular Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in St. Paul, MN.
  • The solar installation owned by C2 Energy Capital is part of three community solar gardens that total just over four megawatts.
  • St. Paul, the second-largest city in Minnesota, is a subscriber to the solar power system assigned to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.
  • "Conservation goes to the core of what Como is all about," said Michelle Furrer, Director of Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.

SinglePoint Subsidiary Direct Solar America Announces Commercial Referral Agreement with Dividend Financial, a Leading National Provider of Renewable Energy and Solar Financial Solutions

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 18, 2020

Dividend is a leading national provider of renewable energy and energy-efficiency financing solutions for property owners through a suite of residential solar, home improvement and commercial PACE financing products.

Key Points: 
  • Dividend is a leading national provider of renewable energy and energy-efficiency financing solutions for property owners through a suite of residential solar, home improvement and commercial PACE financing products.
  • In addition to its industry-leading suite of financial products, Dividend has developed a comprehensive technology platform for installation partners and homeowners to streamline the financing process and manage financed project fulfillment.
  • Significant revisions to the Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) docket in New York have bolstered the long-term forecasts for both commercial and community solar.
  • Maine went even further to create a commercial solar tariff and community solar program.

STAG Industrial Announces Its First Bay State Solar Systems

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

BOSTON, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --STAG Industrial, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:STAG) today announced the groundbreaking offour new solar rooftop systems in Massachusetts and one in New Jersey.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --STAG Industrial, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:STAG) today announced the groundbreaking offour new solar rooftop systems in Massachusetts and one in New Jersey.
  • The MA projects are being developed by Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC as part of the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Program (SMART) - a program to cost-effectively bring new distributed solar resources in the state.
  • STAG Industrial, Inc. is a real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition, ownership and operation of single-tenant, industrial properties throughout the United States.
  • Nautilus Solar Energy, LLC ("Nautilus") is a leading owner-operator of distributed generation and community solar projects located throughout North America.

Duke Realty Set to Become New Jersey’s Largest Community Solar Host

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

When completed, the combined projects will make Duke Realty the largest community solar project host in New Jersey and deliver more than 250 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of renewable electricity to the community over the next twenty years.

Key Points: 
  • When completed, the combined projects will make Duke Realty the largest community solar project host in New Jersey and deliver more than 250 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of renewable electricity to the community over the next twenty years.
  • Solar Landscape, a New Jersey-based developer of large commercial and industrial solar integrations, will own and operate the solar projects.
  • The Duke Realty Solar Landscape partnership was forged by a shared commitment from both companies to the communities they both operate within.
  • The Solar Jobs Training Program is part of the companys commitment to the Board of Public Utilities Community Solar pilot program.