REAP grant update makes solar projects on farmland ineligible

The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is being updated with new and longer stipulations for renewable energy projects to qualify for these grants. Historically, REAP has provided grants to rural farmers and small business owners for renewable energy projects. The program gave grants valued…

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California is 10th state to legalize balcony solar

It was a busy day yesterday for California Gov. Gavin Newsom, as he signed into law a handful of bills that are positive for the solar industry. He also signed legislation that approves “balcony solar” systems in the state. SB 868, known as the Plug and Play Solar Act, eliminates the red tape that…

Northern Colorado’s largest solar project comes online

The second phase of the Black Hollow Sun solar project near Severance, Colorado, is now complete. ContourGlobal developed the full 324-MW project for the Platte River Power Authority. “This project represents years of commitment, perseverance and partnership,” said Jason Frisbie, general manager…

EC&M Tech Talk: Medium Voltage – From the 2026 NEC to Maintenance

Brazil’s Renewable Capacity Growth Will Increase Grid Expansion Needs

The country plans to invest nearly $93 billion in power infrastructure from 2026 to 2030, focusing on solar PV, onshore wind, and natural gas, while offshore wind development faces regulatory hurdles and infrastructure needs.

Data Center Construction Spending Growing at 149% Annualized Pace Since March

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1—National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.7% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.309 trillion.…

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ABC Applauds Senate for Confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30—Associated Builders and Contractors applauded the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Keith Sonderling to serve as secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor by a vote of 47-41. “ABC congratulates Secretary Sonderling on his well-deserved confirmation and commends the Senate for…