From Apex Clean Energy: https://www.apexcleanenergy.com/news/apex-secures-1-05-billion-corporate-refinancing-to-accelerate-u-s-energy-growth/ Apex Clean Energy, a leading independent power producer, today announced the successful closing of a $1.05 billion corporate refinancing, which will provide additional capital and flexibility to support its 60+ gigawatt development portfolio across the United States. The facility comprises a $500 million term loan, a $150 million revolving creditContinue reading “Apex Secures $1.05 Billion Corporate Refinancing to Accelerate U.S. Energy Growth”
Category Archives: Tennessee
LRE Brings First Tennessee Solar Project Online
The project marks LRE’s first operating asset in the state and underscores the company’s commitment to advancing energy solutions across the U.S. From Leeward Renewable Energy: https://www.lreus.com/lre-brings-first-tennessee-solar-project-online/ LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) announces the completion of construction and start of commercial operations at its 177-megawatt (MW) Ridgely Solar project in Lake County, Tennessee, located approximately 100Continue reading “LRE Brings First Tennessee Solar Project Online”
The Nature Conservancy Announces 17 New Clean Energy Projects on Former Appalachian Coal Mines with ENGIE and Sun Tribe Development
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”
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”
Southeastern States Dominate “2024 Deals of the Year Awards” from Business Facilities Magazine
Again, the availability of affordable, reliable, clean energy plays a leading role as companies make their site selections. Business Facilities Magazine has released its 2024 Deals of the Year Awards. Business Facilities has unveiled its 2024 Deal of the Year Awards, spotlighting major corporate investments that promise significant economic impact across various U.S. regions. In several cases,Continue reading “Southeastern States Dominate “2024 Deals of the Year Awards” from Business Facilities Magazine”
State Legislatures Begin Convening
The country’s state legislatures have begun convening to take up and consider issues of importance to the residents of the respective states. The Advanced Power Alliance advocacy team is monitoring issues affecting the advanced power industry and will be working with lawmakers to support the continued development of resources to provide America with the cleaner,Continue reading “State Legislatures Begin Convening”
29 States and 21 Cities Recognize and Celebrate National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) with Proclamations from Governors and Mayors
National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) kicks-off today with proclamations from more than half of the nation’s governors recognizing September 20-24, 2021 as Clean Energy Week in their respective states in conjunction with the fifth anniversary of NCEW. “Thank you to this distinguished, bipartisan group of our nation’s state and local leaders for recognizing the important role that clean energy plays in addressing economic and energy needs through their Clean Energy Week proclamations,”Continue reading “29 States and 21 Cities Recognize and Celebrate National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) with Proclamations from Governors and Mayors”
New Polling Highlights Broad Public Support for Renewable Energy Across America’s Sun Belt
A series of recent polls released by the Advanced Power Alliance (APA) shows strong public support for the continued growth of renewable energy development across America’s “Sun Belt”. For the purposes of this research, APA focused on eight states including portion of the area including the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee,Continue reading “New Polling Highlights Broad Public Support for Renewable Energy Across America’s Sun Belt”
TVA, Facebook, Silicon Ranch Ink Large Solar Deal
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority The Tennessee Valley Authority confirmed Thursday that the new 70-megawatt solar facility in Madison County, Tennessee, announced in February will support Facebook’s operations in the region. TVA is partnering with Nashville-based solar developer Silicon Ranch to develop carbon-free energy. “TVA is building the energy system of the future, and we areContinue reading “TVA, Facebook, Silicon Ranch Ink Large Solar Deal”
Corporate Customers Show Up for #AmericanWindWeek
From AWEA Blog, by Hannah Hunt: As we close out #AmericanWindWeek, it’s been thrilling to see towns, communities, local leaders and wind industry workers gather across the country to celebrate wind power. Importantly, Fortune 500 companies and business leaders also showed up. Corporate purchasers of wind voiced their support nationwide, touting the economic and environmentalContinue reading “Corporate Customers Show Up for #AmericanWindWeek”