ODEC to Develop 15 New Solar Installations
Posted on Mar 23, 2020 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on ODEC to Develop 15 New Solar Installations
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) recently agreed to an expansion of its partnership with EDF Renewables to develop 15 solar projects in Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. The projects will generate more than 60 MW of power for Old Dominion’s members.
USDA Announces $900 Million Investment in Rural Infrastructure
Posted on Mar 6, 2020 in Financing, Project Development, Regulation & Policy | Comments Off on USDA Announces $900 Million Investment in Rural Infrastructure
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $900 million investment to build and improve rural electric infrastructure across 16 states through its Electric Loan Program. The investment will result in new or improved electric line of over 2,700 miles. One of the largest recipients, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, will receive $347 million to improve power generation...
New Mexico Cooperative Adds Solar + Storage, Reaches 100% Daytime Solar
Posted on Nov 8, 2019 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on New Mexico Cooperative Adds Solar + Storage, Reaches 100% Daytime Solar
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative will reach its goal of 100% solar-powered daytime energy. The cooperative will hit its target nine months early after the completion of two new solar + storage developments with Torch Clean Energy.
Broadband Interest Continues to Broaden in Mississippi Coops
Posted on Sep 30, 2019 in Broadband, Project Development | Comments Off on Broadband Interest Continues to Broaden in Mississippi Coops
North East Mississippi Electric Power Association plans to offer high-speed fiber optic service to all of its customers in five counties. Directors have approved the effort, and members will vote on the issue in December. The expansion marks at least the fifth Mississippi coop planning broadband service.
Arkansas Cooperative Part of Team Launching Solar + Storage Facility
Posted on Sep 24, 2019 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Arkansas Cooperative Part of Team Launching Solar + Storage Facility
Ozarks Electric Cooperative, together with the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Today’s Power Inc., launched a new solar and energy storage facility last week. The facility boasts 10 MW of solar capacity and 24 MWh of battery storage. The project expects to save the city $180,000 per year and aid the city’s pursuit of clean energy goals.
Project Tundra Awarded $9.8 Million for Research and Development
Posted on Sep 18, 2019 in Environmental, Project Development | Comments Off on Project Tundra Awarded $9.8 Million for Research and Development
The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it will provide $9.8 million for Front-End Engineering and Design work for Project Tundra and the Energy and Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota to continue leading the Plains Carbon Dioxide Reduction Partnership. Project Tundra seeks to build a carbon-capture unit at Minnkota Power Cooperative’s existing...
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and EDF Renewables Partner on Solar
Posted on Aug 2, 2019 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Old Dominion Electric Cooperative and EDF Renewables Partner on Solar
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) and EDF Renewables North America have agreed to develop and build a 30 MW portfolio of distributed solar projects in ODEC service territories. The projects, which will cover 10-12 sites, are expected to be online in 2020 or 2021.
Pricey Insurance Provision Repealed by House
Posted on Jul 19, 2019 in Project Development, Renewable Energy, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Pricey Insurance Provision Repealed by House
The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday in a bipartisan effort to repeal the “Cadillac Tax” provision of the Affordable Care Act. The provision, which taxed some employer-sponsored health care plans with a 40% surcharge, was panned by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association for unfairly affecting coops due to higher rural health care costs.
Dairyland Expands Wind Portfolio with Avangrid PPA
Posted on May 29, 2019 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Dairyland Expands Wind Portfolio with Avangrid PPA
Dairyland Power Cooperative (Dairyland) and Avangrid Renewables, LLC (Avangrid) have entered a new power purchase agreement (PPA) for renewable energy produced by the Tatanka Ridge Wind Farm. The 52 MW of power should support around 16,000 of Dairyland’s members, and the broader wind project is expected to generate upwards of $1.7 million dollars in local economic benefits...
Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. to Purchase 236.5 MW of Wind Power from Enel Green Power
Posted on May 17, 2019 in Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. to Purchase 236.5 MW of Wind Power from Enel Green Power
Enel Green Power’s new Missouri wind farm, set for construction in the second half of 2019, will provide all of its power to Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. The new power purchase agreement expands Associated’s portfolio of contracted wind sources to eight.
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