Community Choice Aggregation

Customized Energy Solutions and Sonoma Clean Power forge strategic partnership for Energy Storage Optimization Services

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customized Energy Solutions (CES) , a leading provider of energy management services, is excited to announce a new partnership with Sonoma Clean Power , a public power provider and Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) in Northern California.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customized Energy Solutions (CES) , a leading provider of energy management services, is excited to announce a new partnership with Sonoma Clean Power , a public power provider and Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) in Northern California.
  • Within the framework of this partnership, Customized Energy Solutions will offer its extensive knowledge of organized power markets and expertise in Energy Storage Optimization to elevate Sonoma Clean Power's capabilities in efficiently managing and utilizing energy storage resources within the California ISO market.
  • This service will enable Sonoma Clean Power to reduce energy costs and further their mission of delivering sustainable energy solutions to their customers.
  • This strategic collaboration between CES and Sonoma Clean Power signifies a shared dedication to pioneering sustainable energy solutions and optimizing the utilization of energy storage resources.

Customized Energy Solutions Partners with Peninsula Clean Energy for Innovative Energy Management Service in the California ISO Market

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customized Energy Solutions (CES), a leading provider of energy management services, proudly announces a multi-year partnership with Peninsula Clean Energy .

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Customized Energy Solutions (CES), a leading provider of energy management services, proudly announces a multi-year partnership with Peninsula Clean Energy .
  • This partnership will focus on the management and optimization of Peninsula Clean Energy’s renewable and energy storage portfolio within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) markets.
  • Leveraging CES’s expertise, Peninsula Clean Energy seeks to elevate its renewables and energy storage management, ensuring a dependable and sustainable energy supply for its extensive customer base.
  • Starting January 15, 2024, CES will undertake comprehensive responsibilities as the scheduling coordinator for Peninsula Clean Energy.

EV Realty and Ava Community Energy announce agreement to build the largest public EV charging hub in Oakland

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Supported by a ten-year services contract with Ava, EV Realty will develop, build, own, and operate a 33-stall EV charging project at the Oakland City Center Garage, centrally located to serve the adjacent disadvantaged community.

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  • Supported by a ten-year services contract with Ava, EV Realty will develop, build, own, and operate a 33-stall EV charging project at the Oakland City Center Garage, centrally located to serve the adjacent disadvantaged community.
  • This will be the largest public fast charging site in Oakland, increasing the overall amount of public fast charging infrastructure in the city by nearly 45 percent.
  • EV Realty selected EV Connect , a leading EV charging management solutions provider owned by Schneider Electric, to construct and service the project under a multi-year agreement.
  • EV Realty was selected through a competitive process to partner with Ava to bring the Oakland charging hub to life.

Clean Power Alliance to Serve Southern California Communities with Record Amounts of Wind Power from Largest Renewable Energy Infrastructure Project in U.S. History

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Saturday, November 4, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean Power Alliance's Board of Directors has approved a groundbreaking long term power purchase agreement (PPA) that will bring record amounts of clean, renewable wind power to serve Southern California communities for years to come.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean Power Alliance's Board of Directors has approved a groundbreaking long term power purchase agreement (PPA) that will bring record amounts of clean, renewable wind power to serve Southern California communities for years to come.
  • The 15-year PPA with Pattern Energy will expand CPA's diverse clean energy portfolio and provide CPA with 575 MW of wind energy, enough to power 265,834 homes in Southern California annually.
  • The wind power from this project will be carried over the SunZia Transmission Line, which will enable the delivery of power from SunZia Wind directly into the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) energy market.
  • "I am thrilled to see CPA lead with this historic investment in the largest renewable energy project in America, which will provide clean wind power to Southern California and complement our abundant solar resources.

Milestone Unlocked: Renewable America's Ferro Ranch Project Paves the Way for Local Solar Success with CCAs

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable America (RNA), a leading provider of local small utility-scale solar+storage and multi-customer community microgrids projects in California, today announced the achievement of mechanical completion for its project located in the Petaluma area of Marin County, CA. The deal is financed with Sunwest Bank through a sale leaseback structure, allowing RNA to maintain the project through its entire lifecycle. The solar site will become part of MCE's service area portfolio and produce an estimated 2,300 megawatt hours (MWh) per year - powering up to 300 homes and saving roughly 19,000 tons of CO2 emissions throughout the project's lifetime.

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  • The deal is financed with Sunwest Bank through a sale leaseback structure, allowing RNA to maintain the project through its entire lifecycle.
  • California is striving to secure 90% of its electricity from renewable and zero-carbon energy by 2035.
  • RNA's commitment to the clean energy transition is demonstrated through its solar and storage projects, optimized to enhance grid resiliency.
  • Specifically, the site will occupy only 3.6% of the parcel's total acreage and retain the natural state of the remainder.

Clean Power Alliance Reaches Financial Milestone with A- Credit Rating from Standard & Poor's

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clean Power Alliance (CPA), California's largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) serving more than three million residents and businesses throughout Los Angeles and Ventura counties, has announced the achievement of a financial milestone by earning an "A-" issuer credit rating (ICR) with a Stable Outlook from S&P Global Ratings.

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  • S&P's report cites several of CPA's strengths that support this Investment Grade credit rating:
    "I am extremely proud of the Clean Power Alliance team having reached this milestone.
  • "The rating clearly underscores the evolution of CPA from a startup in clean energy to an industry leader in California and the nation."
  • "The S&P A- Issuer Credit Rating reflects our team's continuing commitment to ensuring CPA's financial strength," said CPA Chief Financial Officer David McNeil.
  • "This rating recognizes CPA's strong fiscal management and thoughtful contracting with projects that make Southern California more sustainable and resilient."

Transparent Energy Powers Forward as Transaction Volumes Spike, New Partnerships and Sustainability Services Gain Traction

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transparent Energy, the national leader in auction-based energy procurement for renewable energy, traditional power, and natural gas, today announced year-over-year transaction volume has surged 65 percent as the company procures energy for the country’s largest buyers in growing numbers.

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  • FAIRFIELD, N.J., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transparent Energy, the national leader in auction-based energy procurement for renewable energy, traditional power, and natural gas, today announced year-over-year transaction volume has surged 65 percent as the company procures energy for the country’s largest buyers in growing numbers.
  • New partnerships are also contributing to the firm’s rapid growth as it successfully meets its clients’ most pressing energy needs and long-term sustainability goals.
  • Concluded Paul Shagawat , Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Transparent Energy, “While current macro-economic uncertainty has curbed the ambitions of many companies, we’ve got our foot firmly on the accelerator.
  • “Dustin and I started this business 15 years ago, and the team, process, and technology we have assembled is the cream of the crop.

Kubota Invests in Hometowns Across the Country: Awards $600,000 in "Kubota Hometown Proud" Grants

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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GRAPEVINE, Texas, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kubota continues its commitment to invest in hometowns across America with its Kubota Hometown Proud community grant program, awarding $600,000 in grants to five deserving communities. Kubota Hometown Proud is an annual grant program that encourages municipalities and nonprofit organizations to partner with their local Kubota dealership to apply for grant funding consideration.

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  • Kubota Hometown Proud is an annual grant program that encourages municipalities and nonprofit organizations to partner with their local Kubota dealership to apply for grant funding consideration.
  • "This year the Kubota Hometown Proud grant program saw applicants from nearly every state in the country.
  • Partnering with their local Kubota dealer, Coeur D'Alene Tractor, The Children's Village applied for and won a 2023 Kubota Hometown Proud grant of $100,000.
  • For more information and official rules for the Kubota Hometown Proud grant program, please visit KubotaHometownProud.com .

Powerful Initiatives: PG&E Energy Incentive Programs Reward Customers for Reducing Energy Use and Strain On Electric Grid

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer heat ramps up in many areas and energy demand increases across California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) encourages customers to enroll in an energy incentive program to help lower energy costs, reduce strain on the electric grid during high-demand periods, and support the state's clean energy goals.

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  • These energy incentive initiatives reward participants who can be flexible when they use energy and help reduce the state's emissions footprint.
  • "There is also a real environmental benefit, as these programs help to shift substantial energy use to times when more clean generation is powering the state's electric grid."
  • Energy incentive programs like SmartAC Smart Thermostat and Power Saver Rewards are important, because they put the power in the hands of our customers.
  • Home Energy Checkup is a free service that helps customers assess their energy use and gives customized savings tips.

Third Annual Kubota Hometown Proud Sweepstakes Launches: Vote for Your Favorite Community Project for a Chance to WIN a Kubota Tractor or Mower

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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GRAPEVINE, Texas, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As a continued commitment to its dealers, customers and local communities, Kubota Tractor Corporation announced five $100,000 grant recipients today in its third annual Kubota Hometown Proud™ grant program – aimed at providing much-needed support for cities, counties and nonprofit organizations and their unique initiatives across the country. Now, each of the five winners is put up for a public vote, and the hometown project with the most votes will win an additional $100,000 grant as the Kubota Community Choice Award winner. As an incentive, every vote submitted at KubotaHometownProud.com will be entered into a separate sweepstakes for the chance to win a Kubota zero-turn mower or BX sub-compact tractor.

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  • As an incentive, every vote submitted at KubotaHometownProud.com will be entered into a separate sweepstakes for the chance to win a Kubota zero-turn mower or BX sub-compact tractor.
  • Every vote submitted will be automatically entered into a sweepstakes* for the chance to win a Kubota residential Z200 Series zero-turn mower or BX Series sub-compact tractor.
  • The community project with the most votes will be announced as the Kubota Community Choice Award winner in September.
  • In March, Kubota announced its third annual Kubota Hometown Proud grant program, calling on cities, towns, municipalities, and nonprofits to apply for consideration.