Pacific Power

BakerHostetler, Watts Guerra and Arnold Gallagher Announce Willamette Valley Wineries Hire Fire Litigation Lawyers to Investigate Suing Pacific Power for Grape and Wine Losses Arising from the 2020 Labor Day Fires

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Friday, May 5, 2023

The smoke ruined the majority of the 2020 harvest in the Willamette Valley, as well as the wineries’ wine sales and profits over the next several years.

Key Points: 
  • The smoke ruined the majority of the 2020 harvest in the Willamette Valley, as well as the wineries’ wine sales and profits over the next several years.
  • The investigation evaluates whether Pacific Power’s electrical system failed repeatedly in the Santiam Canyon during the record 2020 Labor Day windstorm and ignited 13 separate fires, with the resulting smoke choking residents throughout the Willamette Valley and saturating the 2020 grape harvest.
  • The wineries issued this joint statement:
    “These fires devastated our industry, and we believe it’s time we investigate seeking compensation.
  • The wineries’ legal team has already retained Oregon’s leading smoke taint expert as well as wine revenue loss experts.

rPlus Energies Announces 152 MW Wind Project Has Been Acquired by Clearway Energy Group

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In late 2021, rPlus Energies sold its interest in the approximately 152 MW "Cedar Creek Wind" project to Clearway Energy Group ("Clearway").

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In late 2021, rPlus Energies sold its interest in the approximately 152 MW "Cedar Creek Wind" project to Clearway Energy Group ("Clearway").
  • The project is located in Bingham County, Idaho outside of Idaho Falls, an area familiar to wind development.
  • Between Cedar Creek's original concept and 2019, wind turbine technology had advanced significantly, enabling the greater extraction of energy and overall viability of the project.
  • Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy.

Greenbacker acquires sponsor position in 200 MWac / 240 MWdc solar plant in Utah

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenbacker Capital Management (GCM or Greenbacker), a leading renewable energy asset manager, has partnered, through an affiliated investment vehicle, on a to-be-constructed 200 MWac / 240 MWdc solar plant in Iron County, Utah with rPlus Energies LLC (rPlus), a preeminent utility-scale renewable energy developer.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenbacker Capital Management (GCM or Greenbacker), a leading renewable energy asset manager, has partnered, through an affiliated investment vehicle, on a to-be-constructed 200 MWac / 240 MWdc solar plant in Iron County, Utah with rPlus Energies LLC (rPlus), a preeminent utility-scale renewable energy developer.
  • The Appaloosa Solar 1 project (Appaloosa) is now the second largest renewable energy project in the overall Greenbacker fleet, in terms of clean powergeneration capacity.
  • The asset that previously held that title recently entered commercial operation in neighboring Carbon County: the 80 MWac / 104 MWdc Graphite Solar ( Greenbacker Renewable Energy Companys largest operational solar energy project to date ).
  • Greenbacker undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained herein to conform to actual results or changes in itsexpectations.

rPlus Energies Breaks Ground on 200-Megawatt "Appaloosa Solar 1" Project in Iron County, Utah

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renewable energy developer rPlus Energies has commenced construction of the 200 MWac / 240 MWdc Appaloosa Solar 1 project located in Iron County, UT. This project is the largest in Utah to reach this milestone.

Key Points: 
  • Neighboring Appaloosa Solar 1 is the 80 MWac / 110 MWdc Three Peaks Solar project.
  • Completed in 2016, Three Peaks Solar was the second utility-scale solar project developed in Utah by the same leadership team that now heads rPlus Energies, helping pioneer the way for the industry's nearly one gigawatt of such projects since commissioned in Utah.
  • "We are proud to be back in Iron County with a third project, the largest to date," said rPlus Energies President & CEO, Luigi Resta.
  • "Iron County has been a fantastic, supportive community and we are happy to continue our approach to build in Utah, by Utah and for Utah with this project."

BluEarth Renewables Signs 280 MW Power Purchase Agreement with PacifiCorp for Two Rivers Wind Project in Wyoming

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - October 11, 2022) - BluEarth Renewables US LLC ("BluEarth") is pleased to announce a long-term, 280 MW power purchase agreement ("PPA") with PacifiCorp, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary.

Key Points: 
  • Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - October 11, 2022) - BluEarth Renewables US LLC ("BluEarth") is pleased to announce a long-term, 280 MW power purchase agreement ("PPA") with PacifiCorp, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary.
  • Under the terms of the PPA, PacifiCorp will purchase the electricity and associated emission offsets from the Two Rivers Wind Project (the "Project"), located near Medicine Bow, Wyoming, which is anticipated to achieve commercial operations in 2024.
  • BluEarth acquired the 280 MW Two Rivers Wind Project as well as the adjacent Lucky Star I and Lucky Star II Wind Projects in 2018.
  • BluEarth Renewables brings together extraordinary people with the power to change the future by delivering renewable energy to the power grid every day.

First Project Developed By rPlus Energies Reaches Commercial Operation

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphite Solar, a project developed by rPlus Energies, has reached commercial operation. Located in Carbon County, UT, with a power capacity of 104 MWdc / 80 MWac, Graphite is now the first operating solar project rPlus Energies has developed and the largest operational asset in project owner Greenbacker's clean energy fleet.

Key Points: 
  • The 104 MWdc / 80 MWac project delivers benefits for Carbon County, UT, powers Meta with clean energy
    SALT LAKE CITY, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphite Solar, a project developed by rPlus Energies, has reached commercial operation.
  • Located in Carbon County, UT, with a power capacity of 104 MWdc / 80 MWac, Graphite is now the first operating solar project rPlus Energies has developed and the largest operational asset in project owner Greenbacker's clean energy fleet.
  • "A place with a long history of power production is now home to Greenbacker's largest operating clean energy project."
  • Greenbacker acquired Graphite Solar from rPlus in December 2020, contracting with the developer to manage the project through construction.

Greenbacker’s largest solar plant reaches commercial operation in Utah

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

With a power capacity of 104 MWdc / 80 MWac, Graphite is now the largest operational asset in Greenbackers clean energy fleet.

Key Points: 
  • With a power capacity of 104 MWdc / 80 MWac, Graphite is now the largest operational asset in Greenbackers clean energy fleet.
  • A place with a long history of power production is now home to Greenbackers largest operating clean energy project.
  • The project has begun delivering solar energy to the Meta (formerly Facebook) data center in nearby Eagle Mountain, UT, helping the company power its operations exclusively with renewable energy.
  • We appreciate the partnership with rPlus and Greenbacker that is delivering this new solar energy to the Utah grid in support of our local operations.

PacifiCorp Sued for Inverse Condemnation, Negligence by Slater Fire Victims

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The Slater Fire sparked on September 8, 2020 in Siskiyou and Del Norte counties in California and Josephine County in Oregon.

Key Points: 
  • The Slater Fire sparked on September 8, 2020 in Siskiyou and Del Norte counties in California and Josephine County in Oregon.
  • In response, many utilities deenergized their power lines, but defendants PacifiCorp (and its parent company Pacific Power) did not.
  • The plaintiffs allege the Slater Fire was caused by electrical equipment within PacifiCorps infrastructure contacting or sparking with surrounding vegetation.
  • The complaint is the second the firm has filed against PacifiCorp relating to the Slater Fire.

Bidgely Achieves Industry-Leading Customer Satisfaction Scores of 85% for PacifiCorp

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

According to the report, average home energy reports (HERs) yield 65 percent customer satisfaction scores, whereas Bidgelys HERs program with Pacific Power Washington achieved 85 percent satisfaction.

Key Points: 
  • According to the report, average home energy reports (HERs) yield 65 percent customer satisfaction scores, whereas Bidgelys HERs program with Pacific Power Washington achieved 85 percent satisfaction.
  • The program, which replaced Pacific Powers legacy HERs program, delivered a mix of paper and digital reports at a cost-effective rate while also significantly increasing customer engagement and energy savings.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220111005465/en/
    Bidgelys Home Energy Reports achieve 85 percent customer satisfaction for PacifiCorp, demonstrating highest in industry according to Cadmus EM&V report.
  • Bidgely is an AI-powered SaaS Company accelerating a clean energy future by enabling energy companies and consumers to make data-driven energy-related decisions.

Standard Solar Acquires 10-Megawatt Community Solar Portfolio in Oregon

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Expanding its nationwide asset portfolio, Standard Solar, Inc. , a recognized leader in the ownership, operation, funding and development of commercial and community solar assets, today announced it has acquired 10 megawatts of community solar projects in Oregon.

Key Points: 
  • Expanding its nationwide asset portfolio, Standard Solar, Inc. , a recognized leader in the ownership, operation, funding and development of commercial and community solar assets, today announced it has acquired 10 megawatts of community solar projects in Oregon.
  • This latest acquisition underscores the companys expansion in the burgeoning Oregon market and across the U.S., said Mike Streams , Standard Solars Chief Development Officer.
  • Standard Solar is powering the nations energy transformation channeling its project development capabilities, financial strength and technical expertise to deliver the benefits of solar, as well as solar + storage, to businesses, institutions, farms, governments, communities and utilities.
  • Building on 17 years of sustainable growth and in-house and tax equity investment capital, Standard Solar is a national leader in the development, funding and long-term ownership and operation of commercial and community solar assets.