Month: April 2025

Solar Stack releases line of non-penetrating conduit mounts

Non-penetrating mounting company Solar Stack has released a new line of conduit mounts. The SS-C4 (4-in. length) and SS-C8 (8-in. length) conduit mounts are made in the United States and provide a solution for mounting conduit, electrical wires and HVAC lines without the need for drilling or anchors. “At Solar Stack, we are dedicated to… …

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New Mexico establishes $20 million local solar grant fund

The fund supports solar installations for tribal, rural and low-income schools, municipalities and counties. April 9, 2025 Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham approved House Bill 128, establishing a $20 million grant fund for solar energy and battery storage for tribal, rural and low-income schools, municipalities, and counties. The fund will issue planning and implementation grants to …

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Pennsylvania governor energizes Lightning Plan with ‘all-of-the-above’ approach

The plan could add 118 GW of solar to the PJM by 2040. April 9, 2025 Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro is looking to bring an “all-of-the-above” approach to modernize the state’s energy plan by boosting the share of renewable energy buildout in the state. Among the plan’s initiatives is the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), …

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Artisun Solar installs two projects for Steel & Pipe Supply Co. in Oklahoma

Artisun Solar recently completed two solar projects for Steel & Pipe Supply Co. in Catoosa, Oklahoma. The two rooftop projects consist of a 1.25-MW system at Fort Gibson Road and a 950-kW system on Bird Creek Avenue. “This project represents a significant step forward for renewable energy in Oklahoma,” said Kirk Kreisel, CEO of Artisun… …

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Learnewable lends AI insights to solar site selection

Nearly half of all utility-scale renewable energy projects are significantly delayed or canceled outright due to community opposition or restrictive local ordinances. AI-driven stakeholder and regulatory insights from Learnewable can help solve those issues. Founded in 2023, Learnewable addresses the critical challenge renewable energy developers and infrastructure planners face: understanding and engaging effectively with local… …

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Six ways for California to lower electricity rates

California has an electric bill affordability crisis. The Solar Energy Industries Association makes recommendations to address it. April 9, 2025 California has among the highest electricity rates in the nation, second only to Hawaii. The state suffers from an affordability crisis and electricity prices outpace inflation. According to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the …

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Community solar projects generate $2.1 billion in economic impact

A 5 MW community solar installation brings an average $14 million of economic activity into the local community and supports 100 jobs, according to a report by the Coalition for Community Solar Access. April 9, 2025 The report Economic Impact of Community Solar, released by the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), estimated that 1 …

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