Salt River Project (SRP) and Clēnera, an Enlight Company, have announced a power purchase agreement for an additional 394 megawatts (MW) of clean energy at CO Bar Solar outside of Flagstaff. This is the second agreement executed between Clēnera and SRP at the CO Bar Solar complex, and with both agreements, SRP has now procured nearly 1,000 MW, or 1 gigawatt (GW), of power from the project. Once operational in 2025, CO Bar Solar will offset more than 4 billion pounds of carbon dioxide emissions … [Read more...] about SRP to Receive More Renewable Energy from CO Bar Solar
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Northern Arizona Solar Co-op Selects Rooftop Solar as the Group’s Provider
. Today, Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced that members of the Northern Arizona Solar Co-op have selected Rooftop Solar to install solar panels for the 160-member group. Co-op members selected Rooftop Solar over five other providers through a competitive bidding process. SUN will hold its final virtual public information session for the co-op on Wednesday, March 24, at 6:00 p.m. The free session will educate the Northern Arizona community about solar energy and the co-op … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Solar Co-op Selects Rooftop Solar as the Group’s Provider
Solar Energy Gaining Popularity
Solar power companies say more homeowners are considering solar energy now because, in December, the federal government extended a 26% tax credit for the cost of a residential system through the end of 2022 and because, with the pandemic, people are spending more time in their homes and looking for ways to save money. Guy Kobey, Northern Arizona solar sales manager for Sunny Energy, says solar energy and Prescott are a natural fit. “The numerous sunny days and cooler temperatures in Prescott … [Read more...] about Solar Energy Gaining Popularity
Dugas Solar Project Proposed Near Cordes Junction
San Francisco-based Candela Renewables has proposed a multi-million-dollar solar project near Dugas that would bring electricity to 168,000 homes, more money into the tax base for Yavapai County, and create jobs. Dave Cherry, public information officer for Arizona State Trust Land, confirmed that Candela Renewables has submitted an application to use the land for the Dugas Solar Project. Cherry said there is no timeline for approval or denial of the request. If approved, Candela Renewables … [Read more...] about Dugas Solar Project Proposed Near Cordes Junction