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Greenbacker acquires three community solar projects in New York

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenbacker Capital Management (GCM or Greenbacker), a leading renewable energy asset manager, has purchased, through an affiliated investment vehicle, three to-be-constructed community solar projects in New York from ReneSola Power Holdings (ReneSola).

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenbacker Capital Management (GCM or Greenbacker), a leading renewable energy asset manager, has purchased, through an affiliated investment vehicle, three to-be-constructed community solar projects in New York from ReneSola Power Holdings (ReneSola).
  • The transaction is the latest in a history of successful clean energy partnerships between Greenbacker and its affiliates and ReneSola, an established renewables developer with a healthy pipeline of community and utility-scale solar projects, as well as energy storage.
  • We are pleased to once again partner with Greenbacker on this portfolio of community solar projects in New York, said John Ewen, CEO of ReneSola North America.
  • Since 2017, Greenbacker Renewable Energy Companya clean energy infrastructure business affiliated with GCMhas purchased a North Carolina solar farm, three solar energy projects in Utah , and four Maine community solar assets from ReneSola.

Pearce Renewables, a Division of Pearce Services, Acquires Mortenson Energy Services

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Pearce Renewables, a leader in engineering, operations, and maintenance for renewable energy infrastructure acquired Mortenson Energy Services, LLC (MES) to create the leading independent service provider to the renewable energy industry.

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  • Pearce Renewables, a leader in engineering, operations, and maintenance for renewable energy infrastructure acquired Mortenson Energy Services, LLC (MES) to create the leading independent service provider to the renewable energy industry.
  • Pearce entered renewable energy a year ago with acquisitions of World Wind & Solar and MaxGen Energy Services.
  • Today, with the addition of Mortenson Energy Services, Pearce Renewables has over 750 technicians throughout the country and is adding weekly to meet growing demand.
  • Pearce offers innovative, tech-enabled services for telecom, renewable energy, electric vehicle (EV), and energy storage system infrastructure customers safely around-the-clock.

NovaSource Power Services is World's Largest Solar O&M Provider with Acquisition of First Solar's North American O&M Business

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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The combined business will operate as NovaSource Power Services.

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  • The combined business will operate as NovaSource Power Services.
  • NovaSource is now the largest global solar operations and maintenance workforce, with over 700 dedicated service technicians serving the utility, industrial, commercial, and residential solar markets, as well as EV charging station infrastructure.
  • "We're excited to partner with the First Solar O&M team to make NovaSource the most innovative and best-in-class solar O&M company in the world.
  • NovaSource Power Services is a global O&M services provider for renewable energy assets.

Duke Energy solar generation flourishes for Florida

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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"Duke Energy Florida is delivering on what customers want: innovative,affordableand sustainableclean energysolutions," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida president.

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  • "Duke Energy Florida is delivering on what customers want: innovative,affordableand sustainableclean energysolutions," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida president.
  • Duke Energy Florida is increasingly generating cleaner energy in Florida, with almost 300 MW of solar generation expected to be added in-service this year.
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns a diverse generation mix of natural gas, coal and renewables, providing about 10,200 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 1.8 million customers in a 13,000-square-mile service area Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S.
  • The Duke Energy Renewables unit operates wind and solar generation facilities across the U.S., as well as energy storage and microgrid projects.

Core Development Group Launches Specialized Owner's Agent Arm, Suite of Services

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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MAHWAH, N.J., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Development Group , a nationally ranked solar energy developer, announced today that it has officially launched a specialized owner's agent arm to offer a suite of services and resources to companies and nonprofit organizations in the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean islands.

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  • MAHWAH, N.J., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Development Group , a nationally ranked solar energy developer, announced today that it has officially launched a specialized owner's agent arm to offer a suite of services and resources to companies and nonprofit organizations in the U.S., Canada, and Caribbean islands.
  • The specialized division will focus on providing companies and nonprofit organizations the confidence to meet their solar energy, and EV charging station design and development goals.
  • Core Development Group has a wealth of experience in renewable energy owner's agency, with nearly 300 MW of in solar energy and over 1,000 EV charging station design and developments.
  • Core Development Group is a leading renewable energy developer and provider of full turnkey EPC services for commercial, government, and utility-scale solar installations.

Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage continues solar expansion in North Carolina

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Duke University has become the first academic institution to execute a renewable power agreement under Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage (GSA) program further expanding solar energy in North Carolina.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Duke University has become the first academic institution to execute a renewable power agreement under Duke Energy's Green Source Advantage (GSA) program further expanding solar energy in North Carolina.
  • Duke University will purchase about 101 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity from three solar facilities in North Carolina.
  • "The Green Source Advantage is an ideal fit for colleges and universities seeking to advance their renewable energy and sustainability goals," said Stephen De May, Duke Energy's North Carolina president.
  • "The innovative program's flexibility allows for a major expansion of renewable energy in North Carolina."

Transportation Leaders to Launch State of Sustainable Fleets Report, a First-of-its-Kind Industry Resource Analyzing Fleet Use and Adoption of Clean and Advanced Vehicle Technologies

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
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The State of Sustainable Fleets report is the first technology-neutral, comprehensive industry resource that examines five fuel and vehicle technologies across eight medium- and heavy-duty transportation sectors.

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  • The State of Sustainable Fleets report is the first technology-neutral, comprehensive industry resource that examines five fuel and vehicle technologies across eight medium- and heavy-duty transportation sectors.
  • This first-of-its-kind report includes unique insights into vehicle sale trends, anticipated vehicle development timelines, real-world infrastructure and fuel costs, and the growing adoption of renewable fuels.
  • Until now, there has not been a comprehensive, technology-neutral look at the adoption of sustainable fleet technologies today, and the key trends driving the industry forward.
  • ACT Virtual is a four-month long education series spotlighting the trends, policies, and technologies driving the future of fleet transportation.

Duke Energy begins construction of nearly 100 megawatts of new solar capacity in North Carolina

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Continuing its expansion of solar energy to deliver cleaner energy for customers, Duke Energy today announced it has begun construction on two major solar projects in North Carolina.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Continuing its expansion of solar energy to deliver cleaner energy for customers, Duke Energy today announced it has begun construction on two major solar projects in North Carolina.
  • Under North Carolina's Competitive Procurement for Renewable Energy, proposed projects must be built where there is a need for energy capacity on the Duke Energy system in North Carolina or South Carolina.
  • Duke Energy maintains more than 3,300 MW of solar power on its energy grid in North Carolina, which could power about 700,000 homes and businesses at peak output.
  • The Duke Energy Renewables unit operates wind and solar generation facilities across the U.S., as well as energy storage and microgrid projects.

Duke Energy program helping N.C. customers and schools expand renewable energy

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy's Renewable Advantage program is the perfect way for customers to supplement their energy use with renewable energy and help local schools go solar at the same time.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy's Renewable Advantage program is the perfect way for customers to supplement their energy use with renewable energy and help local schools go solar at the same time.
  • For as little as $3 extra a month, residential and small business customers in North Carolina can increase the amount of renewable energy on the Duke Energy power grid.
  • In addition, Duke Energy will donate 50 cents from every $3 block of energy purchased to NC GreenPower's Solar+ Schools program.
  • Also, a similar Duke Energy program in North Carolina helps large customers accomplish renewable energy goals.

Sixteen Schools Selected for Dominion Energy 'Solar for Students' Program

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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The program, which started in 2015 with four public schools, now includes a museum and 33 different schools.

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  • The program, which started in 2015 with four public schools, now includes a museum and 33 different schools.
  • "We're excited to provide the opportunity for more children to learn about solar energy," said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation.
  • "This program will give students a better understanding of a renewable energy source that will play an important role in a clean energy future."
  • Through its Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation , as well as EnergyShare and other programs, Dominion Energy contributed$48 millionin 2019 to community causes.