Not everyone gets a second chance—but High Plains Technology Center Wind Energy student Sam Bence did. His story shows how opportunity, hard work, and proper training can change everything. Read Sam’s full story below From High Plains Technology Center in Woodward, Oklahoma: https://www.hptc.edu/high-plains-highlights/windenergy “Not everyone gets a second chance. I did. I grew up inContinue reading “A Place That’s Changing Lives—Right Here in Oklahoma”
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Advanced Power Alliance Encourages Georgia Voters to Support Commissioner Fitz Johnson and Commissioner Tim Echols for Re-Election
As Georgians head to the polls, the Advanced Power Alliance urges voters to support Commissioner Fitz Johnson and Commissioner Tim Echols for re-election to the Georgia Public Service Commission. Both have shown steady, thoughtful leadership in ensuring that Georgia families and businesses enjoy affordable, reliable electricity while keeping more of Georgians’ energy dollars in state and strengtheningContinue reading “Advanced Power Alliance Encourages Georgia Voters to Support Commissioner Fitz Johnson and Commissioner Tim Echols for Re-Election”
CPS Energy Adds 50 MW of Battery Storage to Portfolio with Beginning of Operations of Eolian’s Padua 1
Padua 1 enhances grid reliability and advances Vision 2027 goals From CPS Energy: https://newsroom.cpsenergy.com/cps-energy-padua-1-battery-storage/ CPS Energy, the nation’s largest municipally owned electric and natural gas utility, is announcing the beginning of operations of Padua 1, a 50-megawatt (MW) 2-hour duration Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Bexar County. Padua 1, owned and operated by Eolian,Continue reading “CPS Energy Adds 50 MW of Battery Storage to Portfolio with Beginning of Operations of Eolian’s Padua 1 “
Flint Hills Resources Becomes First Texas Oil Refinery to Add Onsite Solar Energy
27-megawatt solar complex is the company’s second large-scale refinery integrated solar installation in the United States. From Flint Hills Resources: https://www.fhr.com/News/2025/Flint-Hills-Resources-to-becomes-first-Texas-oil-r Corpus Christi, Texas – Flint Hills Resources gathered with project partners, employees, community members, and local officials today to mark the commissioning of a new, fully operational 27-megawatt solar installation that provides power to theContinue reading “Flint Hills Resources Becomes First Texas Oil Refinery to Add Onsite Solar Energy”
Clark: Renewable Energy Is a Lifeline for Rural America
By Jeff Clark, President, Advanced Power Alliance Across America’s small towns, farms, and ranches, the pressure has never been greater. Independent agriculture — the very backbone of rural life — is fighting an uphill battle against the forces of consolidation. Corporate farming has made it harder for families to hang on to their land toContinue reading “Clark: Renewable Energy Is a Lifeline for Rural America”
OCI Energy and ING Finalize Construction Financing for a Major Battery Project in Texas
Project Alamo City to deliver 480 MWh of grid-strengthening storage capacity for CPS Energy From OCI Energy OCI Energy is proud to announce the successful closing of construction financing for its Project Alamo City, a flagship battery energy storage system (BESS) currently under development in Bexar County, Texas. With a planned capacity of 120 MW andContinue reading “OCI Energy and ING Finalize Construction Financing for a Major Battery Project in Texas”
Clean Energy Jobs: Strengthening America’s Expanding Energy Workforce
Reporting on job creation in the clean energy economy
US BATTERY STORAGE: ERCOT Surpasses CAISO in Q2 for Most Operating Battery Storage Capacity in US
From S&P Global The Electric Reliability Council of Texas took over as the US region with the most operating battery storage capacity, adding 51.5% of the 6.239 GW installed across the US in second-quarter 2025. US capacity increased 20% quarter over quarter and jumped 63% from a year ago to total 38.126 GW by theContinue reading “US BATTERY STORAGE: ERCOT Surpasses CAISO in Q2 for Most Operating Battery Storage Capacity in US”
LRE to Host Solar Sheep Grazing Training with American Solar Grazing Association
LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a leading renewable energy company, advancing sustainable land use through solar grazing. From Leeward Renewable Energy: https://www.lreus.com/lre-to-host-solar-sheep-grazing-training-with-asga/ LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) will host its first grazing training at the Morrow Lake Solar facility in Frio County, Texas, on October 23 in collaboration with the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA). The sessionContinue reading “LRE to Host Solar Sheep Grazing Training with American Solar Grazing Association”
Enel and Mars, Incorporated Sign Major Power Purchase Agreements
Enel has signed its largest-ever power purchase agreement (PPA) transaction with a commercial and industrial customer worldwide: three contracts with Mars, Incorporated representing a combined 1.8 TWh. The PPAs with Mars include the entire output from three Enel solar plants in Texas. From Enel North America: https://www.enelnorthamerica.com/about-us/newsroom/search-press/press/2025/09/enel-mars-ppa Enel North America and Mars, Incorporated, the leading pet care, snackingContinue reading “Enel and Mars, Incorporated Sign Major Power Purchase Agreements”