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Extra Space Storage Community Solar Project, the First in New Jersey's Year 2 Program, to Bring Clean Energy to Over 1,400 Households

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Monday, August 1, 2022

NEPTUNE, N.J., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar Landscape, New Jersey's largest community solar owner and operator, announced today that it has completed construction on the first of 46 community solar projects approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) in Year 2 of the Community Solar Energy Pilot Program.

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  • Extra Space Storage's total 6.5-megawatt (MW) community solar portfolio will cover 800,000 square feet of rooftop solar that will power over 1,400 nearby homes.
  • Community solar allows residents to subscribe to a nearby solar installation that is often hosted on a commercial property.
  • As part of the community solar program, Solar Landscape has partnered with dozens of schools, nonprofits and community organizations.
  • Solar Landscape also partners with nonprofits such as Asbury Park's Interfaith Neighbors and the Affordable Housing Alliance to build the community support necessary to make community solar projects successful.

Georgia Power's transformational plan for state's energy future approved, helps ensure company will continue to meet needs of customers and state

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

ATLANTA, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Georgia Power's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which sets forth a proactive, innovative and transformational roadmap for how Georgia Power will continue to meet the energy needs of customers, local communities and the State of Georgia for future generations.

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  • The approval of our latest Integrated Resource Plan helps us do just that," said Chris Womack, chairman, president and CEO of Georgia Power.
  • The approved 2022 IRP also includes a robust Demand Side Management Plan, which helps customers conserve energy and save on their energy bills year-round.
  • To learn more about how Georgia Power is meeting the needs of customers through a diverse, balanced energy portfolio, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com/IRP .
  • Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D.

T-Mobile, US Solar Partner on 14 Community Solar Gardens in Minnesota

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Today, US Solar announced T-Mobiles Sunscription to 14 new one-megawatt (MW) US Solar Community Solar Gardens to generate clean, renewable energy and provide energy cost savings to T-Mobile locations across seven Minnesota counties.

Key Points: 
  • Today, US Solar announced T-Mobiles Sunscription to 14 new one-megawatt (MW) US Solar Community Solar Gardens to generate clean, renewable energy and provide energy cost savings to T-Mobile locations across seven Minnesota counties.
  • The first three Community Solar Gardens were energized in late 2021, while the other 11 gardens are in various stages of construction and development.
  • Across Minnesota, US Solar has over 120MW of operational Community Solar Gardens that provide clean, renewable electricity to Xcel Energys grid.
  • US Solar is currently subscribing Xcel Energy customers to its Community Solar Gardens in Minnesota, Colorado and Illinois.

EnergyMark to Distribute $175M in Solar Credits to Local Electric Customers

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

New York State has mandated that 70% of electric use is to be generated by renewable sources by 2030.

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  • New York State has mandated that 70% of electric use is to be generated by renewable sources by 2030.
  • The credits will benefit electric customers during a time of rising energy prices and record inflation.
  • EnergyMark's role will be to manage the distribution of the solar credits of these projects, distributing savings via credits applied directly to customers' monthly utility bill.
  • "For the last several years we have brought the benefit of Community Solar credits to our customers.

US Solar Celebrates its first Colorado Community Solar Gardens, Giving Back in a Big Way

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Today, US Solar announced the groundbreaking of USS Giveback, its first Community Solar Gardens with Black Hills Energy in Pueblo, Colorado.

Key Points: 
  • Today, US Solar announced the groundbreaking of USS Giveback, its first Community Solar Gardens with Black Hills Energy in Pueblo, Colorado.
  • Community Solar is a program that makes solar energy more accessible, allowing for multiple people, families, and businesses to participate in one large project, called a Community Solar Garden.
  • A Sunscription to a Community Solar Garden from US Solar allows companies and individuals to benefit from solar energy without the expensive upfront costs and hassle of solar panels on their property.
  • US Solar is developing 14 Community Solar Gardens in Colorado and currently subscribing its Community Solar Gardens for Colorado Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy customers.

Standard Solar, SolarPark Energy and Catalyst Power Celebrate Completion of a 7-Megawatt Community Solar Project in New York

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Standard Solar, Inc. , a recognized leader in the ownership, development, operation and funding of commercial and community solar assets, and SolarPark Energy , a New York-based community solar developer, today announced the completion of a 7.1 megawatt (MW) community solar project in York, New York.

Key Points: 
  • Standard Solar, Inc. , a recognized leader in the ownership, development, operation and funding of commercial and community solar assets, and SolarPark Energy , a New York-based community solar developer, today announced the completion of a 7.1 megawatt (MW) community solar project in York, New York.
  • SolarPark Energy developed the project, and Catalyst Power Holdings LLC (Catalyst Power), an integrated provider of cleaner energy solutions for the commercial and industrial sector, is managing subscriber acquisition and customer service for the project.
  • It warms my heart that this project is being dedicated to Tommy, said Anne Cassidy, Managing Partner of SolarPark Energy.
  • Were thrilled to be working with Standard Solar and SolarPark Energy to fully subscribe the York community solar farm.

Collaboration Between Solar Simplified and Town of Richmond, NY, Will Deliver Savings Through Solar Energy

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

A recently-completed community solar farm, located directly in Richmond , will supply the solar energy for enrollees in Richmond's Community Solar program.

Key Points: 
  • A recently-completed community solar farm, located directly in Richmond , will supply the solar energy for enrollees in Richmond's Community Solar program.
  • Aviv Shalgi, Co-Founder and CEO of Solar Simplified, is excited to unveil the potential of Community Solar to enrollees in Richmond.
  • "We've seen Community Solar transform the energy landscape in every city that Solar Simplified serves, providing a sustainable way to save on monthly energy costs," Shalgi explained.
  • "Our Community Solar Program will promote clean, locally generated solar power and energy savings for our community," Marshall explained.

Digihost Enters Long Term Solar Agreement With Regional Energy Partner and Provides Operational Update

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Monday, June 6, 2022

The project is located in National Grid territory, and is being managed by the Williamsville, New York based energy supplier, EnergyMark.

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  • The project is located in National Grid territory, and is being managed by the Williamsville, New York based energy supplier, EnergyMark.
  • The long-term Agreement will further reduce Digihosts already low carbon footprint for its BTC mining operations and allow the Company to apply the community solar credits received pursuant to the Agreement against future utility bills.
  • This long-term Community Solar Agreement with EnergyMark demonstrates our continued commitment to sustainable mining and renewable energy development.
  • At an operational level, Digihost increased its current hashing capacity from 450 PH/s to 650 PH/s.

Solar Simplified Announces New Solar Farm in Portland, NY, Extending Renewable Energy Access to the Region

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Enrolling in Solar Simplified's Community Solar program offers a welcomed chance to mitigate those price hikes, with solar energy credits reducing enrollees' monthly utility bills.

Key Points: 
  • Enrolling in Solar Simplified's Community Solar program offers a welcomed chance to mitigate those price hikes, with solar energy credits reducing enrollees' monthly utility bills.
  • Residents, businesses and municipalities interested in learning more about Solar Simplified and Community Solar can contact Solar Simplified at (888) 420-9831 or [email protected] for details and enrollment information.
  • Solar Simplified is a Community Solar platform that seamlessly matches homeowners, renters, and businesses with local solar farms.
  • With no annual membership or enrollment fees, upfront costs, or lengthy contracts, Solar Simplified makes connecting to renewable solar energy simple and transparent.

Solar Simplified's New Richmond, NY, Community Solar Farm Brings Clean, Affordable Energy Option to Western New Yorkers

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Its latest solar farm located in the Town of Richmond will bring solar energy to the local community, with energy credits reducing monthly energy bills for enrollees, including businesses, municipal buildings, and individual households.

Key Points: 
  • Its latest solar farm located in the Town of Richmond will bring solar energy to the local community, with energy credits reducing monthly energy bills for enrollees, including businesses, municipal buildings, and individual households.
  • Solar Simplified and Abundant continue to build on multi-year cooperation, partnering to expand solar energy access to Americans of all economic strata.
  • As the cost of traditional energy continues to rise state-wide , Community Solar projects like the Richmond solar farm offer more affordable energy solutions to eligible New Yorkers.
  • Solar Simplified is a Community Solar platform that seamlessly matches homeowners, renters, and businesses with local solar farms.