Tribal Government Sells Solar Power to Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Reducing Diesel Fuel Demand
Posted on May 24, 2022 in Grid & Infrastructure, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Tribal Government Sells Solar Power to Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Reducing Diesel Fuel Demand
Two Alaska communities north of the Arctic Circle are benefiting from a new solar installation owned by a local tribal government that is selling the power back to the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative. This arrangement is expected to reduce demand for diesel fuel by about 25,000 gallons a year in a region that has some of the highest energy costs in the state.
Upshur County Electric Cooperative Unveils New Solar Farm
Posted on May 13, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Upshur County Electric Cooperative Unveils New Solar Farm
Upshur County Electric Cooperative and Hecate Energy recently announced the completion of their 3-megawatt solar farm with over 8,000 panels in Upshur County, Texas. The solar farm is Hecate’s second largest in Texas, at about 30 acres.
Great Lakes Energy Cooperative Receives $27 Million as Part of USDA Clean Energy Grant
Posted on May 5, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Great Lakes Energy Cooperative Receives $27 Million as Part of USDA Clean Energy Grant
Great Lakes Energy Cooperative (Great Lakes) is the largest recipient of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds to support clean energy in Michigan. The USDA funds will be distributed to eight different projects in the state, many of which are small scale solar projects that will help small businesses. Great Lakes will receive $27 million to expand and remodel its headquarters and...
Minnkota’s Project Tundra Carbon Capture Study Approved by North Dakota Regulators
Posted on Feb 26, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Minnkota’s Project Tundra Carbon Capture Study Approved by North Dakota Regulators
North Dakota regulators approved a $5.4 million grant for the final engineering study related to Minnkota Power Cooperative’s (Minnkota) Project Tundra carbon capture project. The project aims to capture carbon emissions from the coal-fired plant and bury them underground. If Minnkota decides to move forward with the project, they could begin construction by the end of 2022.
Solar Project Connected to Ozarks Electric Cooperative Estimated to Save School System $2.6 Million
Posted on Feb 14, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Solar Project Connected to Ozarks Electric Cooperative Estimated to Save School System $2.6 Million
Ozarks Electric Cooperative and Today’s Power Inc. have broken ground on a solar and battery storage project next to Sonora Middle School in Springdale, Arkansas. The project will offset roughly 95% of the energy consumed by three of the district’s campuses, provide millions in savings to the school system over the lifespan of the 25-year purchase power agreement, and reduce Ozarks’...
Rural Energy Pilot Program Provides Assistance for Renewable Energy Projects
Posted on Jan 31, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Rural Energy Pilot Program Provides Assistance for Renewable Energy Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched the Rural Energy Pilot Program designed to support efforts in rural communities to further develop renewable energy. Eligible entities may apply for grants up to $2 million and must submit a letter of intent before April 19, 2022.
Delaware Coop Announces Plan to Purchase Power From 7 New Solar Farms
Posted on Jan 19, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Delaware Coop Announces Plan to Purchase Power From 7 New Solar Farms
Delaware Electric Cooperative announced seven new utility-scale solar projects during the next three years. The coop will purchase power produced at facilities expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
Florida Coop Constructing Three Utility Solar Projects
Posted on Jan 17, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Florida Coop Constructing Three Utility Solar Projects
Talquin Electric Cooperative is working with Origis Energy to provide clean energy at competitive rates under PPAs between Seminole Electric Cooperative, Talquin Electric Cooperative, and Origis Energy. The Projects include Hinson Solar, a 4 MWAC project, in Gadsden County, Hilliardville Solar, a 2 MWAC project, in Wakulla County, and Bristol Solar, with a capacity rating of 0.63 MWAC,...
Ninnescah Rural Electric Cooperative Partners With 11 Other Cooperatives on Construction of New Solar Farm
Posted on Jan 3, 2022 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Ninnescah Rural Electric Cooperative Partners With 11 Other Cooperatives on Construction of New Solar Farm
Twelve electric cooperatives, including Ninnescah Rural Electric Cooperative, are part of a Kansas solar farm construction project designed to help ease costs on members by providing an additional source of power during high demand times. The project will generate more than 20 megawatts of power and aid the electric cooperatives during peak usage time in the hottest and longest months...
Ozarks Electric Cooperative Helps Arkansas City Meet Commitments to Renewable, Cost-Efficient Power
Posted on Dec 10, 2021 in Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Ozarks Electric Cooperative Helps Arkansas City Meet Commitments to Renewable, Cost-Efficient Power
Ozarks Electric Cooperative helped Fayetteville, Arkansas earn a spot on a global list of municipalities recognized for commitments to clean, cost-efficient power by adding solar and storage to two of the city’s wastewater treatment plants.
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