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Public Service Commission Confirms Joule Can Provide Municipalities Opt-Out Community Solar

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

To date, five municipalities in three utility service territories already have been approved by the Department of Public Service to offer opt-out community solar, including two launching now.

Key Points: 
  • To date, five municipalities in three utility service territories already have been approved by the Department of Public Service to offer opt-out community solar, including two launching now.
  • Twenty-one municipalities in NY State so far have authorized Joule to administrate integrated opt-out programs that include both CDG and electricity supply offerings.
  • Joule, the only CCA Administrator in NY State with a Public Service-Commission-approved implementation plan that integrates community solar, launched the first and only community choice solar program in the country, bringing the benefits of solar to entire communities.
  • As of June 30, 2021, Joule provided access to clean energy and community solar to more than 330,000 households in 39 communities.

SunShare Invests $100,000 in Local Colorado Businesses & Charitable Organizations

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

DENVER, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today SunShare, the nation's oldest and largest residential community solar provider, announced that it purchased more than $100,000 in gift cards to local Colorado retailers as part of a subscriber promotion that offers participants gift cards to local businesses or charitable organizations.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today SunShare, the nation's oldest and largest residential community solar provider, announced that it purchased more than $100,000 in gift cards to local Colorado retailers as part of a subscriber promotion that offers participants gift cards to local businesses or charitable organizations.
  • The program began as an effort to support other local Colorado small businesses during the pandemic and reward new subscribers with further incentives to choose solar energy from the state's community solar gardens.
  • SunShare celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year, on the heels of Colorado celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the nation's first community solar legislation.
  • SunShare is offering gift cards to local businesses for subscribers who enroll by September 15 ahead of finishing construction on their next 5MW community solar garden.

Tuckahoe Housing Authority Partners with UGE to Lower Energy Bills for Residents with Rooftop Community Solar System

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Tuckahoe, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 20, 2021) - UGE International Ltd. (TSXV: UGE), a leader in commercial and community solar energy solutions, today debuted its new rooftop community solar project at Tuckahoe Housing Authority.

Key Points: 
  • Tuckahoe, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 20, 2021) - UGE International Ltd. (TSXV: UGE), a leader in commercial and community solar energy solutions, today debuted its new rooftop community solar project at Tuckahoe Housing Authority.
  • Tuckahoe Housing Authority will receive annual lease payments for hosting the solar project atop its properties, which are home to more than 300 residents.
  • With the community solar project in place, the housing authority will also see savings reflected in its utility bills.
  • The Tuckahoe Housing Authority solar project is one of a growing number of UGE's community solar projects in the region.

Green Stream Holdings, Inc., Signs Initial Host Site For Community Solar Program; 25 Year Model Program With Expected Project Revenues In Excess Of $13 Million

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

It also enables owners of large properties to generate revenue by hosting a community solar project on their rooftop, parking lot, or open space.

Key Points: 
  • It also enables owners of large properties to generate revenue by hosting a community solar project on their rooftop, parking lot, or open space.
  • Green Rain Solar has been working with New York State; the PSC, NYSERDA, Governors Office for the past 10 years, helping pass the Community-Solar legislation.
  • Green Rain Solar Consulting has partnered with the leading roofless community shared solar providers, offering individual customers a seamless transition to automatic monthly savings.
  • The Company is currently targeting high-growth solar market segments for its advanced solar greenhouse and advanced solar battery products.

Green Stream Holdings, Inc., Signs Initial Host Site For Community Solar Program; 25 Year Model Program With Expected Project Revenues In Excess Of $13 Million

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

It also enables owners of large properties to generate revenue by hosting a community solar project on their rooftop, parking lot, or open space.

Key Points: 
  • It also enables owners of large properties to generate revenue by hosting a community solar project on their rooftop, parking lot, or open space.
  • Green Rain Solar has been working with New York State; the PSC, NYSERDA, Governors Office for the past 10 years, helping pass the Community-Solar legislation.
  • Green Rain Solar Consulting has partnered with the leading roofless community shared solar providers, offering individual customers a seamless transition to automatic monthly savings.
  • The Company is currently targeting high-growth solar market segments for its advanced solar greenhouse and advanced solar battery products.

Linxon award Kirby Seagreen mechanical and electrical package

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

VSTERS, Sweden, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Linxon has awarded Kirby Group Engineering a subcontract for the onshore substation mechanical & electrical installation and building services works as part of the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm Substation package.

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  • VSTERS, Sweden, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Linxon has awarded Kirby Group Engineering a subcontract for the onshore substation mechanical & electrical installation and building services works as part of the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm Substation package.
  • Linxon is supporting Petrofac to deliver the turnkey onshore substation and supply, install and commission the HVAC equipment for the offshore substation of the Seagreen offshore wind farm project.
  • Linxon and Kirby have a long-term relationship, delivering some of the UK's largest electricity substation projects and are exploring opportunities to expand this collaboration across new markets.
  • This is complimented by Kirby which has established High Voltage Mechanical & Electrical Installation and Commissioning capability in its native Irish market, the UK and mainland Europe.

Green Stream Holdings, Inc., Signing Up Host Sites For New York State Community Solar Program

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Monday, July 12, 2021

A Community Solar Program consists of one central solar array (rooftop, field, carports etc.)

Key Points: 
  • A Community Solar Program consists of one central solar array (rooftop, field, carports etc.)
  • Green Rain Solar has been working with New York State; the PSC, NYSERDA, Governors Office for the past 10 years, helping pass the Community-Solar legislation.
  • Green Rain Solar Consulting has partnered with the leading roofless community shared solar providers, offering individual customers a seamless transition to automatic monthly savings.
  • The Company is currently targeting high-growth solar market segments for its advanced solar greenhouse and advanced solar battery products.

Nexamp and ComEd Partner on “Give-A-Ray” to Expand Access to Community Solar in Rockford Area

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

We thank Nexamp and ComEd for bringing this innovative offering to Rockford and we look forward to working with them to increase access to solar among residents who are most in need.

Key Points: 
  • We thank Nexamp and ComEd for bringing this innovative offering to Rockford and we look forward to working with them to increase access to solar among residents who are most in need.
  • Community solar allows all customers to participate in the benefits of clean solar energy without installing panels on their own homes.
  • Participants subscribe to a solar energy project and earn credits on their monthly utility bills for their portion of the energy the solar project produces.
  • ComEd will pay for the community solar credits on behalf of customers and manage the identification and enrollment of subscribers to the project.

UGE Expands to Pennsylvania, Secures First Two Sites for Community Solar Projects

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Projects Expected to Drive Over US$1.5 million in Recurring Revenue

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - June 28, 2021) - UGE International Ltd. (TSXV: UGE) (OTCQB: UGEIF) (the "Company" or "UGE"), a leader in commercial and community solar energy solutions, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its presence to Pennsylvania, securing its first two sites for community solar projects.
  • "UGE is excited to play a role in Pennsylvania's clean energy future."
  • UGE origination manager John Jeremko is leading UGE's expansion into Pennsylvania, bringing with him several years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
  • UGE develops, owns, and operates commercial and community solar projects in the US and strategic markets abroad.

UGE Signs Nine New Commercial Solar Projects in the Philippines

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2021) - UGE International Ltd. (TSXV: UGE) (OTCQB: UGEIF) (the "Company" or "UGE"), a leader in commercial and community solar energy solutions, is pleased to announce nine new projects signed by its UGE Philippines subsidiary, totaling 3MW in rated capacity.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 24, 2021) - UGE International Ltd. (TSXV: UGE) (OTCQB: UGEIF) (the "Company" or "UGE"), a leader in commercial and community solar energy solutions, is pleased to announce nine new projects signed by its UGE Philippines subsidiary, totaling 3MW in rated capacity.
  • "I am enthusiastic about the growth we are experiencing in the Philippines this year," said UGE Philippines' Director of Development, Sebastian Thomas.
  • "Given the significant savings solar offers our clients, the time is ripe for businesses in the Philippines to adopt solar energy.
  • UGE develops, owns, and operates commercial and community solar projects in the US and strategic markets abroad.