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United Power, an electric cooperative serving Colorado’s northern Front Range, has signed a contract for a battery energy storage asset.

Southern California Edison (SCE), an electric utility, announced that it entered into a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 126-megawatt Antelope Valley battery energy storage system (BESS ) facility in Kern County, California.

The U.S. Department of Energy along with its partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the commercialization of long-duration energy storage.

Con Edison will activate the largest battery system in New York City, bringing more reliable power to Staten Island in time for the summer’s heat season, according to the company’s president. The system is located in the Fox Hills area, and can generate 7.5 megawatts, equating to four hours of electricity.

Xcel Energy announced that over half of the power generated across the eight states it serves is from carbon-free sources.

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In recent years, companies have developed a greater understanding of how important it is to manage their energy usage. This article from Constellation explores how, with a strategic approach, they can be proactive in reducing their carbon footprints to promote both savings and sustainability.

The Biden-Harris Administration announced the availability of nearly $11 billion in grants and loan opportunities aimed at bringing affordable, reliable clean energy to communities across the U.S.

California Water Service Group, a water utility company, announced that by the end of the third quarter of 2024 it will set absolute, science-based Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions reduction targets.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced its inaugural Climate Action Plan that offers 42 GHG reduction measures.