Texas Cooperatives Agree to Purchase Solar Energy
Posted on Jun 26, 2019 in Innovation/Efficiency, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Texas Cooperatives Agree to Purchase Solar Energy
In an effort to provide an increased supply of clean energy to their members, five Texas electric distribution cooperatives—Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Comanche Electric Cooperative, Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative, PenTex Energy and South Plains Electric Cooperative—have agreed to purchase 7 MWdc of distribution-scale solar generation. The solar arrays are scheduled to begin...
Mississippi Law Allows Coops to Pursue Broadband
Posted on Feb 13, 2019 in Climate Change, Environmental, Innovation/Efficiency, Legislative & Politics, Regulation & Policy, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Mississippi Law Allows Coops to Pursue Broadband
A new Mississippi law expands a coop’s authority to pursue broadband through an affiliate that is separate from its electric service. The law will allow a coop to hang broadband fiber on its existing power poles and lease it to the affiliate. Alternatively, the affiliate can partner with an internet provider to pursue the service.
United Power Cooperative Storage System Comes Online
Posted on Dec 20, 2018 in Innovation/Efficiency, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on United Power Cooperative Storage System Comes Online
United Power Cooperative has unveiled the largest battery storage system in Colorado. The battery stores 4 megawatts, and United Power anticipates it will save customers $1 million per year.
Minnesota Coop Offers Customer Choice of Wind Power
Posted on Oct 15, 2018 in Climate Change, Innovation/Efficiency, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Minnesota Coop Offers Customer Choice of Wind Power
The city of Eden Prairie, Minnesota is encouraging residents to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by electing to power their homes through renewable energy. The Renewable Energy Challenge, running through October 31, allows users to convert to a green fuel source for a small monthly fee. The participating programs are Xcel Energy’s Windsource and Minnesota Valley Electric...
Arkansas Coops Moving Away From Coal
Posted on Sep 24, 2018 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Arkansas Coops Moving Away From Coal
Although coal remains a significant fuel source in the state of Arkansas, the state’s energy producers are currently focused on lower-emission natural gas-fueled generation and renewable sources of energy such as wind and solar. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects natural gas generation to rise to 34% nationally by 2019, up from 32% in 2017. Coal’s share, 30% in 2017, is...
Connexus Energy Breaks Ground on Solar-Plus-Storage Projects
Posted on Aug 9, 2018 in Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Reliability, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Connexus Energy Breaks Ground on Solar-Plus-Storage Projects
Connexus Energy, a member-owned electric cooperative in Minnesota, is breaking ground on two solar-plus-storage projects in the state. The combined 25 MW projects are expected to cost $31 million and save $4 million annually through peak load reduction.
CIPCO Announces Development of Wind Facility
Posted on Apr 10, 2018 in Environmental, Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on CIPCO Announces Development of Wind Facility
Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) announced development of the Heartland Divide Wind Farm, a 104 MW wind project, which is set for completion by the end of 2018. Once operational, the new wind farm will represent CIPCO’s largest wind energy project to date.
SCI REMC Announces Phase I of Fiber-To-The-Home Project
Posted on Apr 10, 2018 in Grid & Infrastructure, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Technology | Comments Off on SCI REMC Announces Phase I of Fiber-To-The-Home Project
South Central Indiana Rural Electric Membership Corporation (SCI REMC) announced that it is kicking off its anticipated fiber-to-the-home business. Construction is set to begin in June, and SCI REMC plans to offer members in the initial coverage areas an opportunity to start signing up for service at the end of the year.
Hoosier and EDPR Partner on Solar Project
Posted on Apr 10, 2018 in Environmental, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Hoosier and EDPR Partner on Solar Project
Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Hoosier) and EDP Renewables (EDPR) have executed a power purchase agreement in connection with the 200 MW Riverstart Solar Park, which is expected to be operational in 2022. Riverstart Solar Park will be the largest solar array in Indiana, producing enough clean electricity to power approximately 37,000 households.
Cooperative and Origis Unveil Mississippi Solar Project
Posted on Mar 9, 2018 in Environmental, Financing, Innovation/Efficiency, Project Development, Renewable Energy, Technology | Comments Off on Cooperative and Origis Unveil Mississippi Solar Project
Cooperative Energy and Origis Energy celebrated their new joint venture 52 MW solar project near Sumrall in Lamar County, Mississippi, signifying a major commitment to generating renewable energy. The project, MS Solar 3, is built on a 540-acre site, and includes 206,000 polycrystalline solar panels that gather sunlight and transform it to energy that will power up to 11,400...
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