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Solar Project in Oklahoma to Create 300 Jobs, Generate $32 Million in Tax Revenue

From Fox25 A solar energy center in Minco is projected to bring in hundred of temporary jobs and generate enough power for thousands of homes. A field off of SH-152 in Minco will soon be the site of the Rumble Solar Energy Center, a partnership between NextEra Energy Resources and Sysco. “This is going toContinue reading “Solar Project in Oklahoma to Create 300 Jobs, Generate $32 Million in Tax Revenue”

Alabama’s Path to Energy Leadership: Embracing Solar Power for Affordable Power, Cleaner Air, and Economic Growth

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”

FACT: Wind Turbines Have Minimal Impacts on Bird and Bat Populations

Wind and solar developers routinely follow a regimented, science-based protocol to evaluate sites for risks to species and their habitats and to mitigate any potential impacts, which include coordinating with the appropriate subject matter experts at state and federal wildlife agencies. Learn more in APA’s response to Senate Bill 819 (Kolkhorst).

ENGIE Powers Einstein Bros.® Bagels with Round-the-Clock Renewable Energy

From Engie North America ENGIE North America (ENGIE) announced on March 17 a contract with Einstein Bros.® Bagels, a significant step in ENGIE’s commitment to providing 24/7 renewable energy to its commercial customers by 2030, reinforcing the ENGIE Group’s recently reaffirmed ambition to offer round-the-clock clean energy solutions worldwide. With this contract that runs throughContinue reading “ENGIE Powers Einstein Bros.® Bagels with Round-the-Clock Renewable Energy”

Texas’ Clean Energy Boom Faces Onslaught of Anti-Renewable Bills

Legislators in the state, which leads the nation in building solar and wind, have circulated about 60 proposals to curb renewable development and boost gas. Source: Politico on March 21, 2025 No one builds renewables like Texas. In the first month of 2025, Texas installed more renewables and batteries than 41 other states did inContinue reading “Texas’ Clean Energy Boom Faces Onslaught of Anti-Renewable Bills”

RWE and Meta Sign Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement for Offtake from 200-megawatt Energy Project in Texas

From RWE Clean Energy.: RWE, the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., and Meta today announced a new power purchase agreement (PPA) for offtake from a 200-megawatt (MWac) solar project in Texas. Under the agreement, Meta will purchase 100% of the output from RWE’s Waterloo Solar project in Bastrop County, Texas, which isContinue reading “RWE and Meta Sign Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement for Offtake from 200-megawatt Energy Project in Texas”

Savion Expands U.S. Portfolio with New Oklahoma Solar Facility

From Savion and Solar Power World. Savion announced the start of commercial operation of Kiowa County Solar Project (KCSP) in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. The 100-MW solar facility is the company’s first project to be developed, constructed and owned by Savion in the state. Construction began in August 2023 and concluded in December 2024 on theContinue reading “Savion Expands U.S. Portfolio with New Oklahoma Solar Facility”

FACT CHECK: Wind and Solar Energy Have Minimal Impact on Bird and Bat Populations

Wind and solar developers routinely follow a regimented, science-based protocol to evaluate sites for risks to species and their habitats and to mitigate any potential impacts, which include coordinating with the appropriate subject matter experts at state and federal wildlife agencies. Learn more in APA’s response to Senate Bill 819 (Kolkhorst).