Distributed Energy Resources

Calif. Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Encourage Solar Installations Along Highways

The California Assembly recently passed legislation to encourage the installation of solar power infrastructure along California’s highways.
Distributed Energy Resources

DOE Offering $10 Million To Support Siting of Large Renewable Energy Projects

The Department of Energy is accepting applications for a $10 million funding and technical assistance program aimed at expanding state and local support of large renewable energy projects on private land. The Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning program aims to support
Generation

Toyota Port Operations in Calif. to Use Fuel Cells to Produce Electricity, Hydrogen

FuelCell Energy has signed an agreement for the supply of carbon dioxide neutral “tri-gen” products to meet the energy needs of a Toyota Motor North America import facility in California.
Electricity Markets

Cost Savings for Colorado Springs Utilities From Regional Power Pool Participation Grows to $4.7 million

After just one year of involvement in a regional power pool, Colorado Springs Utilities has saved its customers approximately $4.7 million in energy costs, the public power utility recently reported.
Workforce

Officers Named for APPA’s Business and Financial Section, Committees

New officers for the American Public Power Association Business and Financial section and planning committees were named at the closing session of the 2023 Business & Financial Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Lisa Hough, Director – Legal Operations, Omaha Public Power District, Nebraska, will chair
Distributed Energy Resources

Silicon Valley Clean Energy Enters Solar, Storage Agreements

California community choice aggregator Silicon Valley Clean Energy on Sept. 20 announced the execution of two 15-year agreements with subsidiaries of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.