Alton Post Office Solar
June 15, 2020
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Procuring Utility-Scale Solar Projects (Can You Really Afford Not To?)
January 2, 2020
Even before the introduction of the RE100, internal and external stakeholders have been pushing organizations to minimize their impact on the environment by embracing renewable energy options like utility-scale solar power. Today, companies are continuing to use renewable energy growth to differentiate themselves as leaders with... Read more »
Urban Grid Closes $100 Million Senior Secured Term Loan Facility Provided by Crayhill Capital Management
September 5, 2019
Richmond, VA, September 5, 2019 – Urban Grid, a leading developer of solar projects throughout the United States, today announced that it has closed a senior secured term loan facility (the “Facility”) for up to $100 million with Crayhill Capital Management LP (“Crayhill”), a New York-based... Read more »
What Is Utility-Scale Solar? An Overview
August 19, 2019
Answers to the question“what is utility-scale solar?” vary greatly within the solar project development industry. While there is no official utility-scale solar definition, most, if not all, large scale solar projects share common characteristics. What is Utility-Scale Solar Power? The primary defining characteristic of utility-scale solar projects are... Read more »
Public Notice Crystal Hill Solar Facility
August 2, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE CRYSTAL HILL SOLAR FACILITY A solar renewable energy project is proposed to be located on approximately 631 acres at 2235 Crystal Hill Rd, Crystal Hill, VA 24539. The project has been approved by the Halifax County Board of Supervisors under a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed... Read more »
What Is A REC & How Do They Work?
June 25, 2019
How Do Renewable Energy Certificates Work? When renewable energy is produced, it goes into the local power grid and becomes indistinguishable from energy generated by other non-renewable sources. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) were created to help energy buyers distinguish between renewable and non-renewable energy sources, by accounting... Read more »
ITC Step Down: Understanding Solar Federal Tax Credits
June 18, 2019
The Federal Investment Tax Credit for solar energy is one of the most important federal policy initiatives to support the growth of renewable energy in the US. The ITC currently allows you to deduct 30% of the cost of installing a solar energy system, which has... Read more »
Solar Energy FAQ: 14 Frequently Asked Questions About Utility-Scale Solar Projects
June 17, 2019
According to new figures from Wood Mackenzie Power and Renewables and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), there are now over 2 million solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the U.S. These solar projects range from small, residential rooftop systems of 2 kilowatts to utility-scale solar projects... Read more »
Sustainability Marketing: Promoting Your Renewable Energy Purchase
May 30, 2019
As concern for the environment grows, both consumers and stakeholders are pushing companies towards developing long-term sustainability goals. Organizations looking for innovative, economic, and impactful ways to meet major sustainability commitments has led to a rapid increase in corporate renewable energy procurement. But how can organizations... Read more »
What is a Renewable Portfolio Standard?
May 17, 2019
A Quick Rundown of Renewable Portfolio Standards On Monday, April 8, 2019, on the last day of the Maryland Legislative Session, the Clean Energy Jobs Act was passed in both houses of the Maryland Legislature. The act requires an increase in the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) ... Read more »
