Friday, September 23, 2022

Fwd: Tidbits Extra



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From: Joyce Segal <joyceck10@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Sep 23, 2022 at 10:28 AM
Subject: Tidbits Extra
To: Kim Cooper <kimc0240@gmail.com>


California's governor signed AB 2316 into law, creating a community renewable energy program that pairs community solar with storage. The measure is intended to help the state address access barriers that affect nearly half of Californians who rent or have low incomes.

Community solar projects are smaller-scale installations typically sited on landfills, former industrial sites, or private land. Customers save an average of 10% on their electric bills by receiving credits based on their share of the project's generation. When paired with energy storage, community solar can help build grid reliability by providing clean power after sunset during peak hours of energy use.

"This new program can set a new standard for clean energy," said Derek Chernow, Western regional director at the Coalition for Community Solar Access.

The Biden Administration recently launched a community solar pilot program to generate $1 billion in annual utility bill savings benefitting low and middle-income households. And the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) new incentives for states launching community solar programs with storage benefiting low-moderate income families and paying prevailing wages.

Hertz and General Motors announced Monday that the rental-car giant plans to order up to 175,000 electric vehicles from GM over five years.

Hertz and General Motors announced Monday that the rental-car giant plans to order up to 175,000 electric vehicles from GM over five years.

Deliveries of the EVs are expected to start in the first quarter of 2023 with the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV, and will continue through 2027 with vehicles from the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and BrightDrop brands.

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Joyce Cooper
CEO SunSmartPower
650-430-6243
SunSmartPower.com

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