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Pleasanton Weekly – July 6
Pleasanton Weekly – July 6Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on June 30 seeking to expand California’s use of green hydrogen energy. Senate Bill 1350, authored by state senator Jerry McNerney, qualifies the fuel’s usage as a clean energy source under the state’s renewable energy standards, provided the hydrogen is produced from state-certified renewable sources, the facility uses at least 20% green hydrogen in its fuel blend, and the facility’s use of green hydrogen is certified to reduce air pollution.
News
Lookout Santa Cruz – July 1
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted on June 30 to set aside a draft local ordinance regulating battery storage systems following a decision by the developer of a project proposed for outside Watsonville to seek approval through the state’s opt-in certification process. The unanimous decision follows a move by New Leaf Energy to withdraw its application with the county and instead seek state approval for its proposed battery storage facility through the California Energy Commission (CEC).
The Cool Down – July 3
More than $121 billion slated for renewable energy is at stake, with federal permit delays stalling the development of solar, wind, and battery storage projects in the U.S., according to a new analysis from energy research firm Wood Mackenzie. According to the analysis, about 92 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects are now facing tougher federal scrutiny — enough capacity to power roughly 69 million homes.
PV-Tech – July 3
The state of New York has reached 8 GW of cumulative installed distributed solar PV, putting it ahead of its trajectory to meet a 10 GW target by 2030. According to an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul, more than 276,000 distributed solar projects are now operating statewide, with a further 2.7 GW in development.
Projects
Solar Builder – July 6
The Coyote Valley Casino & Hotel in California’s Redwood Valley is home to the state’s newest solar carport installation, with a 2.23 MW system reaching completion on June 29. The casino says the project will save more than $450,000 in the first year alone for the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians ownership group.
Renewables Now – July 7
Quaise Energy has pulled in $134 million in fresh funds in a Series B financing round to advance its Project Obsidian development in Central Oregon. Project Obsidian, which the company describes as the world’s first commercial superhot geothermal power plant, has a GW-scale potential and is expected to produce first power by 2030.
Solar Power World – June 29
Sabanci Renewables, a subsidiary of Turkish energy company Sabanci Holding, has entered a power purchase agreement with Meta for 100% output of its 100 MW Lucky 7 Solar and 120 MW Pepper Solar projects in Texas. Both projects are scheduled to be completed in the second half of 2027.
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