Source: The Nature Conservancy Today, The Nature Conservancy and the Cumberland Forest Limited Partnership announced new agreements with Sun Tribe Development and ENGIE to develop 14 solar energy and three battery storage projects on 360 acres of former coal mines in the Appalachians. This is the second round of clean energy project announcements from TNC’s CumberlandContinue reading “The Nature Conservancy Announces 17 New Clean Energy Projects on Former Appalachian Coal Mines with ENGIE and Sun Tribe Development”
Category Archives: Solar
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”
LRE Announces Over 700 MWac of New Solar Projects in Oklahoma Supported by Long-Term Agreements with Google
Significant solar portfolio strengthens LRE’s leadership in renewable energy, supports the increasing demand for energy and furthers energy independence From Business Wire: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250115123798/en/LRE-Announces-Over-700-MWac-of-New-Solar-Projects-in-Oklahoma-Supported-by-Long-Term-Agreements-with-Google LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), a leading American renewable energy company, today announced over 700-megawatt alternating current (MWac) of renewable energy projects in Oklahoma that are supported in part by long-term power purchaseContinue reading “LRE Announces Over 700 MWac of New Solar Projects in Oklahoma Supported by Long-Term Agreements with Google”
ENGIE and Meta Announce New 200 MW Renewable Energy Agreement Expanding Existing Relationship to Meet Growing Power Demand
From ENGIE: https://www.engie-na.com/engie-and-meta-announce-new-200-mw-renewable-energy-agreement-expanding-existing-relationship-to-meet-growing-power-demand/ ENGIE) and Meta announced they recently completed a second Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement (EAPA) in 2024. The agreement will see ENGIE supply 200 MW of renewable energy and associated environmental attributes from its Anson 2 solar project in Jones County Texas furthering support of Meta’s growing power needs in line with its net zeroContinue reading “ENGIE and Meta Announce New 200 MW Renewable Energy Agreement Expanding Existing Relationship to Meet Growing Power Demand”
Texas Tops US States for Renewable Energy and Battery Capacity
From Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/texas-tops-us-states-renewable-energy-battery-capacity-maguire-2025-01-09/ Texas is dominating the development of renewable energy generation and battery capacity within the United States, and is estimated to have installed nearly 80% more combined solar, wind and battery capacity than the next largest state. The Lone Star state has 42,000 megawatts (MW) of wind power, 22,000 MW of solar farmsContinue reading “Texas Tops US States for Renewable Energy and Battery Capacity”
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”
Lamar County Celebrates Commencement of Ørsted’s Half-Billion Dollar Solar Project
On Thursday, Lamar County celebrated the commencement of Ørsted’s Mockingbird Solar Center – a 468 megawatt solar project located just down the road from Paris, Texas. From KXII: https://www.kxii.com/2024/11/22/lamar-county-celebrates-commencement-half-billion-dollar-solar-project/ On [November 21], Lamar County celebrated the commencement of Ørsted’s Mockingbird Solar Center – a 468 megawatt solar project located just down the road from Paris.Continue reading “Lamar County Celebrates Commencement of Ørsted’s Half-Billion Dollar Solar Project”
bp Completes Acquisition of Lightsource bp
bp has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp, one of the world’s leading developers and operators of utility-scale solar and battery storage assets. In November 2023, bp announced it had agreed to acquire the 50.03% interest it did not already own in Lightsource bp, subject to certain closing conditions. WithContinue reading “bp Completes Acquisition of Lightsource bp”