Alabama, known for its rich natural resources, manufacturing strength, and agricultural output, has the potential to unlock a new economic frontier by embracing solar power. The state has traditionally relied on coal and natural gas for its energy needs, but with a growing national and global shift toward clean energy, solar power presents an opportunityContinue reading “Alabama’s Path to Energy Leadership: Embracing Solar Power for Affordable Power, Cleaner Air, and Economic Growth”
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Lightsource bp Starts Up Peacock Solar Project to Help Power Gulf Coast Growth Ventures Facility
Lightsource bp has completed the 187-megawatt Peacock solar project, a solar farm located in San Patricio County, Texas, that will provide power directly to Gulf Coast Growth Venture’s nearby manufacturing complex. The Peacock Solar project, developed, built and operated by Lightsource bp, supports the global transition to a lower carbon energy while benefiting local communities and theContinue reading “Lightsource bp Starts Up Peacock Solar Project to Help Power Gulf Coast Growth Ventures Facility”
Hayes: Transmission is the Key to American Energy Dominance
To remain competitive and win the AI race with China, we will need all the energy we can generate while expanding our ability to transmit those electrons wherever they need to go. Christina Hayes is the executive director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid.This piece appeared in Utility Dive on January 31, 2025. AContinue reading “Hayes: Transmission is the Key to American Energy Dominance”
New Report: Clean Energy Industry is Generating Billions for Texas Landowners and Local Governments
Existing and expected utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects will contribute over $20 billion in total tax revenue — and pay Texas landowners $29.5 billion — over the projects’ lifetimes, according to new data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation (CTEI), Advanced Power Alliance (APA), and theContinue reading “New Report: Clean Energy Industry is Generating Billions for Texas Landowners and Local Governments “
Commentary: Why Solar Power Matters for My Augusta County Family Farm
‘We need policies that allow farms like ours to survive in today’s economy, even as we help meet Virginia’s energy needs,’ writes guest columnist and farmer Donna Miller From the Virginia Mercury: https://virginiamercury.com/2025/01/13/why-solar-power-matters-for-my-augusta-county-family-farm/ I own a farm in Augusta County, Virginia that has been in my family for 75 years. We’re proud of it andContinue reading “Commentary: Why Solar Power Matters for My Augusta County Family Farm”
The IRA will deliver a fourfold return on taxpayer investment, says ACP
The Inflation Reduction Act could generate $2.7 trillion in U.S. economic benefits from 2025 to 2035, says a report commissioned by the American Clean Power Association. From Utility Dive: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/inflation-reduction-act-return-trillion-taxpayer-investment/736212/ The Inflation Reduction Act could deliver over $2.7 trillion in net benefits from 2025 to 2035, against $656 billion in costs, according to a Dec.Continue reading “The IRA will deliver a fourfold return on taxpayer investment, says ACP”
USDA Awards Nebraska Group $200M to Boost Clean Energy Efforts
From the Nebraska Examiner: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/usda-awards-nebraska-group-200m-to-boost-clean-energy-efforts/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9d-S3jAymR3SJNC0P4aBvLgVq_FjaE5Lu34g8wxOGWrrVeQk1KqLv2pzMvQo5l5PjQQ4as A Nebraska rural electric cooperative has been awarded a $200 million federal grant to boost clean and affordable energy efforts in the state. The funding to Nebraska Electric Generation & Transmission Cooperative was part of the latest round of investments by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Empowering Rural America Program,Continue reading “USDA Awards Nebraska Group $200M to Boost Clean Energy Efforts”
Texas Coal Power Plant Awarded $1.4B to Become Solar, Battery Facility
From Chron: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/power-texas-coal-solar-battery-20005666.php While coal and natural gas remain king in Texas, both solar and battery power are making headways. The latest proof is that, thanks to a $1.4 billion investment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a coal-fired power plant in South Texas will transition into a solar and battery facility. The USDA announced Dec. 19 thatContinue reading “Texas Coal Power Plant Awarded $1.4B to Become Solar, Battery Facility”
Intersect Power Forms Strategic Partnership with Google and TPG Rise Climate to Co-Locate Data Center Load and Clean Power Generation
Collaboration accelerates the evolution of data center development and power provision, reducing costs, increasing reliability, and supporting local economic development. New ~$800M funding round led by TPG and Google will accelerate partnership’s development. Intersect Power, LLC (“Intersect Power” or “Intersect”) announced today a strategic partnership with Google and TPG Rise Climate (“TPG”) to provide scaled renewable powerContinue reading “Intersect Power Forms Strategic Partnership with Google and TPG Rise Climate to Co-Locate Data Center Load and Clean Power Generation”
APA Statement on Meta’s Monumental $10B Investment in Louisiana Hyperscaler Data Center
Jeff Clark, Advanced Power Alliance CEO, statement on Meta’s announced investment in Northeast Louisiana: “The announcement of Meta’s groundbreaking $10 billion hyperscaler data center investment is a tremendous victory for Richland Parish, Northeast Louisiana, and the entire state. Diversification is key to economic resilience and this project further transforms the Louisiana economy and better positionsContinue reading “APA Statement on Meta’s Monumental $10B Investment in Louisiana Hyperscaler Data Center”