Calatagan Solar Farm

Solar Simplified Quickly Achieves Full Enrollment in Its Cortland, NY, Solar Farm. Enrollees See Monthly Energy Savings as Utility Prices Skyrocket

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

The Solar Simplified platform pairs enrollees with solar projects, like the one in Cortland.

Key Points: 
  • The Solar Simplified platform pairs enrollees with solar projects, like the one in Cortland.
  • Aviv Shalgi, Co-Founder and CEO of Solar Simplified, is not surprised by the speed with which the Cortland solar farm reached maximum enrollment.
  • Along with its developer-partner, East River Solar, Solar Simplified will continue bringing Community Solar to communities across upstate New York.
  • Residents, businesses and municipalities interested in learning more about Solar Simplified and Community Solar can contact Solar Simplified at (888)420-9831 or [email protected] for details and enrollment information.

EDF Renewables North America and Luminace Announce Agreement on Three Maine Solar Projects

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

EDF Renewables North America today announced it has entered into an agreement with Luminace , a Brookfield Renewable company, by which Luminace will acquire a 21.6 megawatt (MWdc) portfolio of three community solar projects.

Key Points: 
  • EDF Renewables North America today announced it has entered into an agreement with Luminace , a Brookfield Renewable company, by which Luminace will acquire a 21.6 megawatt (MWdc) portfolio of three community solar projects.
  • The three Maine projects include Overlook Solar in Bristol, Tower Solar in Embden, and Green Mile Solar in Woolwich.
  • Luminace is pleased to partner with EDF Renewables in expanding our nationwide community solar footprint with the addition of these 21.6 MW Maine community solar projects, said Brendon Quinlivan, Sr. Vice President, Distributed Generation.
  • EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renewables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.

Ecogy Energy Helps New York Power Authority Advance Rooftop Community Solar Projects for Westchester County Municipalities

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

WESTCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecogy Energy, a developer, financier, and owner-operator, was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) in 2021 by the New York Power Authority (NYPA), in partnership with Sustainable Westchester and Westchester County, to develop solar energy projects under the Westchester Community Solar Partnership (WCSP), along with two other developers.

Key Points: 
  • WESTCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecogy Energy, a developer, financier, and owner-operator, was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) in 2021 by the New York Power Authority (NYPA), in partnership with Sustainable Westchester and Westchester County, to develop solar energy projects under the Westchester Community Solar Partnership (WCSP), along with two other developers.
  • The WCSP broadly aims to power the economic growth of New York State by supplying Westchester County residents and municipalities with locally based, ideal land-use, and discounted electricity costs through community solar projects.
  • Such collaborations help educate residents about the benefits of community solar, subscribe to community solar projects, and earn long-term savings from renewable energy.
  • Ecogy is building upon its history of leadership in Westchester County, which includes the first community solar projects in Yorktown, Croton-on-Hudson, and Ossining, and the largest solar canopy system in Westchester County with the Maryknoll Society.

Altus Power Unveils New App to Connect Residential Customers to Local Clean Energy

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

These programs offer customers a discount on their monthly energy bills and adds clean power to their community by displacing more carbon-intensive utility power.

Key Points: 
  • These programs offer customers a discount on their monthly energy bills and adds clean power to their community by displacing more carbon-intensive utility power.
  • Altus Power is changing the way people can go green by providing access to solar energy delivered directly to the customers utility bill.
  • Altus Power is aiming to reach any customers who are interested in supporting clean energy and the climate while receiving discounts on their electricity bills.
  • Altus Power, based in Stamford, CT, is the premier commercial-scale clean electrification company serving commercial, industrial, public sector and community solar customers with an end-to-end solution.

Renewable Energy Platform, Energea, Expands Offering To Retirement Plans

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

CHESTER, Conn., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Energea, an online renewable energy investment platform, announces the launch of the Energea IRA which makes it easy for individuals to invest in renewable energy projects inside qualified retirement savings plans.

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  • CHESTER, Conn., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Energea, an online renewable energy investment platform, announces the launch of the Energea IRA which makes it easy for individuals to invest in renewable energy projects inside qualified retirement savings plans.
  • Since the launch of the company's first solar energy offering in August 2020, Energea has raised more than $103M across the three portfolios.
  • "We're in the middle, where we target business-to-business transactions with large enough companies to support a good-sized renewable energy investment," said Silvestrini.
  • Then, we guide them through their renewable energy investment journey with our proven track record, relationships in the market, and expertise."

Standard Solar, SolarPark Energy and Catalyst Power Dedicate 7-Megawatt Community Solar Project in New York

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Last Thursday, project partners Standard Solar, Inc. , SolarPark Energy , and Catalyst Power , along with local decision-makers, business leaders, and state officials, gathered to dedicate the completion of a 7.1 megawatt (MW) community solar project in York, New York.

Key Points: 
  • Last Thursday, project partners Standard Solar, Inc. , SolarPark Energy , and Catalyst Power , along with local decision-makers, business leaders, and state officials, gathered to dedicate the completion of a 7.1 megawatt (MW) community solar project in York, New York.
  • SolarPark Energy developed the project, and Catalyst Power Holdings LLC (Catalyst Power), an integrated provider of cleaner energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sector, is managing subscriber acquisition and customer service for the project.
  • Tommy would have been so excited to see this project come to fruition, said Anne Cassidy, Managing Partner of SolarPark Energy.
  • Were thrilled to be working with Standard Solar and Solar Park Energy to fully subscribe the York community solar farm.

Nexamp Provides Non-Wires Alternative Solution for National Grid Substation in New York

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Nexamp Non-Wires Alternative (NWA) project eliminates the need for additional transmission lines or substation upgrades.

Key Points: 
  • Nexamp Non-Wires Alternative (NWA) project eliminates the need for additional transmission lines or substation upgrades.
  • "This project is significant because it represents a number of important firsts," explained Chris Clark, Chief Development Officer, Nexamp.
  • "It is our first NWA project and is the result of a lot of hard work and collaboration between Nexamp and National Grid.
  • This project is capable of offsetting the energy needs of more than 1,000 local residents who get their electricity from National Grid.

ECA SOLAR LLC announces hiring of a Policy Executive with addition of Kaitlin Kelly O'Neill

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Monday, September 19, 2022

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept.19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ECA SOLAR LLC announces the hiring of a Policy Executive with the addition of Kaitlin Kelly O'Neill

Key Points: 
  • Kaitlin Kelly O'Neill's proven career in solar and storage has made her one of the proven leaders in our space.
  • ECA SOLAR, LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of Kaitlin Kelly O'Neill of Boston Massachusetts to join our executive team; with responsibilities overseeing our Policy outreach and advocacy.
  • ECA SOLAR is an integrated engineering, development, and installation firm that specializes in commercial and industrial storage and solar PV systems.
  • ECA SOLAR has been rapidly expanding in New England, the mid-Atlantic, and other promising markets in the mid-West and South.

Hansen Enables Business Expansion for Novel Energy Solutions

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN) is pleased to announce a new multi-year agreement with Novel Energy Solutions, Minnesotas leading solar energy provider for businesses, municipalities, non-profit organisations and farmers.

Key Points: 
  • Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN) is pleased to announce a new multi-year agreement with Novel Energy Solutions, Minnesotas leading solar energy provider for businesses, municipalities, non-profit organisations and farmers.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Novel Energy Solutions will be able to leverage all the benefits of Hansens Community Solar Solution .
  • Novel Energy Solutions were in need of an integrated, consolidated and scalable platform to grow their business, as well as to track and report data.
  • Cliff Kaehler, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Novel Energy Solutions, commented: With Novel Energy Solutions in a major expansionary phase and in need of best-of-breed supporting software solutions that are both highly scalable and secure, we found a like-minded partner in Hansen.

Digihost Reports Positive Second Quarter 2022 Results

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digihost Technology Inc. (“Digihost” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DGHI; TSXV: DGHI), an innovative U.S. based Bitcoin (“BTC”) mining company, announces unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 (all amounts in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated).

Key Points: 
  • Digihost recently entered into a long-term Community Solar contract through its energy partner, EnergyMark.
  • Digihost signing on to be a long term Anchor Subscriber to this project allows for this developer to get the project financed and constructed.
  • Digihost & CPower were nominated and recently awarded the Environment + Energy Leader Project of The year Award (Press release here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cpower-wins-environment--energy... ).
  • Digihost and CPower are partnering on a pilot program to track and monitor carbon reductions through Demand Response programs.