Alaska Cooperative to Diversify Power Generation
Posted on Jul 1, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Alaska Cooperative to Diversify Power Generation
Golden Valley Electric Association announced plans to retire one of two coal plants, add pollution controls to the second coal plant, seek proposals to build a large-scale wind farm, upgrade its battery storage system, and purchase more natural gas-fueled power from Southcentral Alaska. The cooperative is seeking to diversify power generation in both a low-cost and low-carbon...
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. Constructing New Solar Farm
Posted on Jun 22, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. Constructing New Solar Farm
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. has started construction on a 122-megawatt solar array in Woodruff County. The new solar facility is expected to begin operating in July 2023.
North Carolina Cooperatives to Invest in Solar + Storage Sites
Posted on Jun 3, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on North Carolina Cooperatives to Invest in Solar + Storage Sites
North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives announced plans to develop 14 solar + storage facilities across rural North Carolina. The sites will generate over 23 MW of energy from more than 75,000 solar panels and provide over 53 MWh of energy storage.
Tribal Government Sells Solar Power to Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Reducing Diesel Fuel Demand
Posted on May 24, 2022 in Grid & Infrastructure, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Tribal Government Sells Solar Power to Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Reducing Diesel Fuel Demand
Two Alaska communities north of the Arctic Circle are benefiting from a new solar installation owned by a local tribal government that is selling the power back to the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative. This arrangement is expected to reduce demand for diesel fuel by about 25,000 gallons a year in a region that has some of the highest energy costs in the state.
Upshur County Electric Cooperative Unveils New Solar Farm
Posted on May 13, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Upshur County Electric Cooperative Unveils New Solar Farm
Upshur County Electric Cooperative and Hecate Energy recently announced the completion of their 3-megawatt solar farm with over 8,000 panels in Upshur County, Texas. The solar farm is Hecate’s second largest in Texas, at about 30 acres.
Great Lakes Energy Cooperative Receives $27 Million as Part of USDA Clean Energy Grant
Posted on May 5, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Great Lakes Energy Cooperative Receives $27 Million as Part of USDA Clean Energy Grant
Great Lakes Energy Cooperative (Great Lakes) is the largest recipient of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to support clean energy in Michigan. The USDA funds will be distributed to eight different projects in the state, many of which are small scale solar projects that will help small businesses. Great Lakes will receive $27 million to expand and remodel its headquarters and...
Minnkota’s Project Tundra Carbon Capture Study Approved by North Dakota Regulators
Posted on Feb 26, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Minnkota’s Project Tundra Carbon Capture Study Approved by North Dakota Regulators
North Dakota regulators approved a $5.4 million grant for the final engineering study related to Minnkota Power Cooperative’s (Minnkota) Project Tundra carbon capture project. The project aims to capture carbon emissions from the coal-fired plant and bury them underground. If Minnkota decides to move forward with the project, they could begin construction by the end of 2022.
Solar Project Connected to Ozarks Electric Cooperative Estimated to Save School System $2.6 Million
Posted on Feb 14, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Solar Project Connected to Ozarks Electric Cooperative Estimated to Save School System $2.6 Million
Ozarks Electric Cooperative and Today’s Power Inc. have broken ground on a solar and battery storage project next to Sonora Middle School in Springdale, Arkansas. The project will offset roughly 95% of the energy consumed by three of the district’s campuses, provide millions in savings to the school system over the lifespan of the 25-year purchase power agreement, and reduce Ozarks’...
Rural Energy Pilot Program Provides Assistance for Renewable Energy Projects
Posted on Jan 31, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Rural Energy Pilot Program Provides Assistance for Renewable Energy Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched the Rural Energy Pilot Program designed to support efforts in rural communities to further develop renewable energy. Eligible entities may apply for grants up to $2 million and must submit a letter of intent before April 19, 2022.
Delaware Coop Announces Plan to Purchase Power From 7 New Solar Farms
Posted on Jan 19, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Delaware Coop Announces Plan to Purchase Power From 7 New Solar Farms
Delaware Electric Cooperative announced seven new utility-scale solar projects during the next three years. The coop will purchase power produced at facilities expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
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