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Groundbreaking California Rule Transforms How Renewables Connect to the Grid
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Groundbreaking California Rule Transforms How Renewables Connect to the Grid

A new decision today from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) marks a significant milestone by dramatically simplifying the interconnection process for distributed energy resources (DERs), like solar and batteries, and providing valuable transparency for project developers.
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Rule Updates in Illinois Make It Easier to Connect More Renewables to the Grid
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Rule Updates in Illinois Make It Easier to Connect More Renewables to the Grid

On Wednesday, May 25, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) made several changes to the state’s rules governing how distributed energy resources (DERs), such as rooftop solar panels and energy storage systems, connect to the state’s electric distribution grid. The revisions to Illinois’ interconnection rules include a number of positive developments that will streamline the interconnection process and reduce the time and cost to connect clean energy to the grid.
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Unique Partnerships Across Clean Energy Leaders and Department of Energy Offices Advance Clean Energy Workforce Nationwide
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Unique Partnerships Across Clean Energy Leaders and Department of Energy Offices Advance Clean Energy Workforce Nationwide

The organizations are working in concert under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s EMPOWERED program, which is funded by three technology offices within the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.
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New Solutions Toolkit Guides Regulators, Utilities in Improving Energy Storage Interconnection

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Castañer inaugura su primera microrred de energía solar
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Castañer inaugura su primera microrred de energía solar

Este proyecto de resiliencia energética brindará continuidad en servicios esenciales de la comunidad.
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IREC, Local Partners Support New Microgrid Project in Castañer, Puerto Rico
Local Energy & Climate SolutionsPress Release

IREC, Local Partners Support New Microgrid Project in Castañer, Puerto Rico

The solar-plus-storage microgrid will provide the rural community continuity in essential services in the event of a power outage.
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DOE Expands SolSmart Program to Deploy More Solar Energy to Underserved Communities
Local Energy & Climate SolutionsPress Release

DOE Expands SolSmart Program to Deploy More Solar Energy to Underserved Communities

All municipalities, counties, and regional organizations are eligible to pursue designation as SolSmart Gold, Silver, or Bronze.
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Solar Energy Microgrid Will Power Maricao, Puerto Rico in 2022
Local Energy & Climate SolutionsPress Release

Solar Energy Microgrid Will Power Maricao, Puerto Rico in 2022

IREC has selected Maricao for community partnership to produce renewable energy locally.
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