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Our latest blog uncovers the legal considerations behind harnessing the power of the sun for a greener tomorrow! Ready to explore the legal landscape of solar installations? Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3uSqvPY From zoning regulations to community engagement, we've got the legal insights you need for successful solar projects! Share your thoughts after reading – we want to hear your perspective on the future of sustainable energy!

Navigating the Impact of Part L on Solar New Builds - Shaping the Future of Sustainable Homes In the quest for a sustainable future, the UK Government's ambitious 2050 Net Zero Target is propelling the housing industry toward groundbreaking changes. The imminent Future Homes Standard, scheduled for implementation in 2025, is a pivotal step, signaling a ban on fossil fuels in all new homes. Find out everything you need to know over on our blog: https://ow.ly/n2eA50QxTX1

Today, on Earth Day, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the White House jointly announced 60 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) Solar for All awards, including 49 state-level awards, six awards to serve tribes, and five multistate awards. The Solar for All awards, totaling $7 billion, will be deployed over the next five years to bring the benefits of solar energy to over 900,000 low- and moderate-income (LMI) households. CESA congratulates all awardees on their successful applications, and thanks EPA and the White House for their leadership in delivering this historic program. Solar for All, a flagship program from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), will facilitate the deployment of over four gigawatts of new solar capacity, exclusively to benefit disadvantaged communities and households. The map below highlights amounts awarded by EPA to states, nonprofits (including nonprofit green banks), and one municipality for state-wide programs. A detailed list of awardees, including tribal and multistate awards, is available here: https://lnkd.in/gFbk7Wkc  Read a full statement from CESA here: https://icont.ac/4XUFU 

☀⚡🚗💵 The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will deploy $27 billion in funding to mobilize private capital and deliver clean energy and climate solutions like heat pumps, solar, and electric vehicles to communities across America, particularly those with the greatest need and opportunity. Ben Passer shares more about the awards, their impact in the Midwest, and McKnight’s support that led to this historic moment. 👇🏾 Read the interview: https://lnkd.in/ec-dnjSZ #climatesolutions #cleaneconomy #environmentaljustice #inflationreductionact

Join Solstice and other industry experts for an insightful panel discussion that will shape the future of clean energy and equity in New York at the New York Energy Summit. Discover the intricate workings of NY’s energy landscape and learn how mandates translate into real-world impact, what strategies ensure equitable access to clean energy initiatives, how developers are championing equity and environmental justice, and where projects can access vital financing for inclusive growth.

🌿 #GovenorJoshShapiro (#pennsylvania) is leading the charge for cleaner energy with the introduction of the Pennsylvania Climate Emissions Reduction (#PACER) Initiative, aimed at curbing #carbonemissions from #powerplants and boosting #renewables. Backed by estimates of $250 million in savings over five years and the creation of 14,500 jobs, this initiative reflects a bold step towards a greener future. The plan prioritizes benefits for Pennsylvanians, with 70% of funds raised going towards electricity bill rebates and investments in #cleanenergy and #energyefficiency. Additionally, Shapiro proposes updating the state's #renewableenergy goals, aiming for 35% clean energy by 2035. While some advocate for joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (#RGGI), Shapiro's approach demonstrates a commitment to tailored solutions for energy needs. With bipartisan support, this initiative sets a promising precedent for sustainable growth and environmental stewardship 🌱🔌

As CBS News and Stations notes, Super Bowl 2024 is"...a Super Bowl powered entirely by renewable energy — a first in the history of the event." Our climate team is pretty excited. How much better can it be than to have a Super Bowl powered by solar energy?  Need we say more? 🏈😎 https://lnkd.in/g__464YN See what else the NovaTech Automation Climate Team is reading at keepitcool.earth : our journey of decarbonization.

Here is the latest Virginia Solar Land Use Newsletter, brought to you by Jared Burden and Alexis Laundry.

Join Molly Wood and her guest panel at the 2023 Fortune Impact Initiative discuss the clean energy imperative facing the private sector and how the adoption of green energy solutions will bring about economic growth and job opportunities. #cleanenergy #climateaction #impact #sustainability #greeneconomy

This is a really cool component to the Super Bowl story! And, to a layman like myself, the numbers are staggering: the Super Bowl consumes the equivalent power of 46k homes?? 10 megawatts?? But beyond the headline, sustainability for Allegiant Stadium seems to be taken into account throughout. The roof, made of recycled plastic, blocks solar heat - reducing the cost to cool the stadium. The field is moved outside on rails for natural sunlight. Recycling and composting throughout the stadium. Batteries to store ~5 hours of power. It's great to see solar used to power the National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl - but taking that next step in sustainability, beyond power, is equally as meaningful. How can we incorporate more and more of this type of thought and design in every stadium - or better yet, in every aspect of our daily lives? #thefutureisnow #SuperBowl #sustainabilitymatters