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November 25, 2024

California's new community solar program still isn’t working

California's new community solar program still hasn't inspired solar developers to build new projects

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November 20, 2024

Renewable Properties wraps up 3.5-MW community solar project in New York

20% of a New York community solar project is subscribed by the residents where the array is built.

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November 19, 2024

Minoa residents benefit from new community solar project

Nearly 100 households in the Village of Minoa are powered by more than 6,400 solar panels in a nearby field.

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October 30, 2024

So, you’re ready to invest in renewable energy projects. Here’s where to start.

A simple guide to what institutional investors should know before investing in solar project portfolios

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October 24, 2024

Luminace Acquires Four Community Solar Projects from Renewable Properties in Illinois

has announced the acquisition of a 20.85 MWdc portfolio of community solar projects from Renewable Properties

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September 24, 2024

RE+ 2024: Solar soundbites from the biggest week in US renewables

Renewable Properties comments on the state of California's community solar program

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July 7, 2024

Major Solar Project Approved Northeast of Ukiah

Mendocino County Planning Commission approved an application for a major use permit for a 4 megawatt, 20-acre solar farm from Renewable Prop

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June 13, 2024

EDP Renewables acquires Renewable Properties’ community solar portfolio in Illinois

EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC has announced the acquisition of a portfolio of four Illinois community solar projects under development from Renewable Properties.

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May 31, 2024

CPUC sides with PG&E on community solar, and the renewable energy industry isn’t pleased

Aaron Halimi is interviewed about CPUC's misguided modifications to California's community solar program

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April 16, 2024

NPM Interconnections – Episode 101: Aaron Halimi | Renewable Properties

Aaron Halim joins NPM Reporter Michelle France to discuss the status of a community solar program in California...

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April 11, 2024

Renewable Properties President on the CPUC’s Community Solar Proposal

Aaron Halimi, founder and president of Renewable Properties, discusses how a proposed decision by the California...

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March 27, 2024

Charging Corridors, Stations Will Support Heavy-Duty EV Trucks

The push for electrification of the transportation sector is being supported by companies making significant investments in charging infrastructure...

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February 6, 2024

Renewable Properties Offers Turnkey EV Solution in California

In response to California's Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation, Renewable Properties has introduced a practical solution for school transportation officials...

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January 22, 2024

Renewable Properties unveils EV fleet charging service for trucks and buses

Renewable Properties has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging service...

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December 28, 2023

Turning Communities Into Renewable Properties, With Aaron Halimi

Aaron Halimi, the President, and CEO of Renewable Properties shares his experience developing solar projects. Aaron highlights the potential and challenges of community solar...

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November 20, 2023

Renewable Properties bags US$25 million to build out 1GW community solar pipeline

Renewable Properties has secured a $25 million development capital investment to continue developing its 1GW US community solar project pipeline...

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October 20, 2023

Real Estate Loves Community Solar, But Public Perception Is Hampering Growth

Community solar offers communities the chance to reap the benefits of solar energy without having to install solar on their own properties...

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October 8, 2023

Producing local power

Over an annual average, Mendocino County now consumes about 1,500 megawatt hours of electricity every day...

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September 5, 2023

The fight over California community solar: ​‘It’s everyone vs. utilities’

Several things make the NVBT different from the California community solar programs that have come before, said Aaron Halimi...

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September 5, 2023

Community solar: Can California get it right this time?

Episode 33 of the Factor This! podcast features Aaron Halimi, president and founder of the California-based community solar developer Renewable Properties.....

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August 9, 2023

MCE flips the switch on 1.6 MW of solar in Contra Costa and Napa, Calif. By SB Staff

California-based non-profit electricity provider MCE continues to expand its local renewable energy portfolio with two new solar projects totaling 1.65 MW in Contra Costa and Napa counties...

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August 8, 2023

California must act quickly or risk losing billions in federal community solar incentives

California has led the U.S. solar industry for years, but not in the community solar market....

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August 2, 2023

Renewable Properties Closes $53.5 Million Solar Project Portfolio

Renewable Properties, a developer and investor in small-scale utility and community solar projects throughout the United States, has closed its $53.5 million Fund 9 portfolio...

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July 24, 2023

2023 Top Community Solar Contractors

Renewable Properties is recognized as the #3 community solar contractor for 2023.

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July 7, 2023

Currents Podcast, Ep213: Community Solar Update

Aaron Halimi, President of Renewable Properties, speaks with Todd Alexander on a range of topics concerning community solar...

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June 30, 2023

10 best practices for building trust when developing solar projects

It’s a common story today. A solar developer identifies a promising parcel of land in a rural community, only to encounter staunch opposition from NIMBY (not in my backyard) activists....

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June 14, 2023

California Public Utilities Commission Crushes Community Solar With Latest Monopolistic Play

California's CPUC votes to continue failed community solar program with minimal changes

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May 12, 2023

New US solar tax credit rules will do little to break China dependence, experts warn

Treasury department unveils fresh guidance but analysts say few….

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May 9, 2023

5 Community Solar Projects Are Coming To Disadvantaged Communities In California

Nearly 10 years ago in California, an assembly bill (AB327) was enacted to direct the California Public Utilities Commission to develop...

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April 17, 2023

Renewable Properties inks nearly 9-MW solar + storage PPA with California CCA

Renewable Properties and Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) have signed power purchase agreements for two solar projects...

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March 17, 2023

The Four Main Bottlenecks of Developing Small-Scale Utility Solar in California

hink of a wine bottle and how it gets narrower at the spout, slowing down the flow. That narrow area is called the bottleneck....

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March 7, 2023

Community Solar in California and Beyond with Kelly Roache of Renewable Properties

Welcome to the Clean Power Hour! On today’s show, we are joined by Kelly Roache, Director of Policy & Community Solar at Renewable Properties...

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March 2, 2023

Nelnet, AB CarVal Fund Renewable Properties Community Solar Projects

Renewable Properties, a developer and investor in small-scale utility and community solar projects...

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February 1, 2023

Five community solar projects coming to disadvantaged communities in California

Local Green Saver, a program of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), is designed to bring the benefits of solar energy to residents in disadvantaged communities...

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January 13, 2023

Solar project finalizes taxes, community benefits

The Maverick Farm Solar Project in the Town of Lockport, also known as the Slayton Settlement Project...

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January 5, 2023

Antioch considering first application for solar farm as a potential land use

Renewable Properties LLC of San Francisco wants to build a $5 million facility along North Avenue...

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January 4, 2023

How to design a successful community solar program in California

California just passed AB 2316 (Ward), a new community solar plus storage law that sets the stage for creating a viable community solar program...

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December 6, 2022

Renewable Properties acquires 40 MW community solar portfolio in Maine

This latest acquisition from NextGrid brings Renewable Properties’ Maine portfolio to over 42...

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November 10, 2022

Renewable Properties utilizes Borrego’s Anza marketplace to secure 96-MW of solar modules

Renewable Properties, a developer and investor in small-scale utility and community solar projects...

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October 18, 2022

Renewable Properties Expands Its Growing Portfolio to 19 MW with Two New Community-Scale Projects for MCE

Renewable Properties, a developer and investor in small-scale utility and community solar projects....

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September 22, 2022

Developer eager to move Batavia solar projects along

BATAVIA — The company applying for special use permits to build two separate solar projects...

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September 19, 2022

Newsom signs California community solar act into law, orders CPUC to create workable program`

Aaron Halimi, founder and CEO of community solar developer Renewable Properties...

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September 14, 2022

Borrego wants to change large-scale PV, battery buying with Anza

… “Anza gives us access to the entire solar module market and information to make informed decisions for our projects. Because of Anza....

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September 12, 2022

Minoa approves Clemons Road solar farm with contingencies

After overseeing the continuation of its public hearing regarding project details...

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September 8, 2022

Renewable Properties completes three community solar projects with SOLCAP tax equity

Small-scale utility and community solar project developer/investor Renewable Properties...

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September 8, 2022

Community bank tax equity financing backs 11.6 MW solar portfolio

With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, it’s now more important than ever for community solar projects take advantage of tax...

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August 5, 2022

Battery storage facility OK’d for Industrial Way in Santa Maria

Santa Maria will soon be home to a battery storage facility that can discharge 10 megawatts....

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August 3, 2022

Pairing agrivoltaics and pollinator habitat with community solar in New York

Renewable Properties unveils a 16-project, 70 MW portfolio that considers land use...

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August 2, 2022

Renewable Properties completes first 10.6 MW of large New York community solar portfolio

Renewable Properties announced that two of its first community solar projects in New York...

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August 2, 2022

Renewable Properties Unveils 70 MW New York Community Solar Portfolio that Incorporates Agrivoltaics and Pollinators

Renewable Properties, a developer and investor in small-scale utility and community solar projects is establishing itself as a New York...

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June 9, 2022

With new solar tariffs on hold, 6 solar developers lay out how the sector can seize the moment

How will the industry use the next 24 months to secure a domestic solar supply chain and potentially separate itself...

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June 7, 2022

US developers welcome Biden’s action on solar imports but analysts still predicting lower 2022 deployment

The decision of US President Joe Biden to waive tariffs on solar imports from Southeast Asia for two years and authorize the US Department of Energy (DOE)...

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June 6, 2022

White House freezes solar tariffs: An industry reacts

…Not only are utility-scale developers lauding the president’s actions...

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June 2, 2022

Renewable Properties, URE cut sod on 20-MW N Carolina solar trio

US developers Renewable Properties and United Renewable Energy LLC (URE)...

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April 7, 2021

Humboldt Solar Project Tests ‘Agrovoltaic’ Concept

The agriculture-zoned project site, located near the city of Blue Lake, will host a 26-acre solar array...

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November 12, 2020

Renewable Properties secures utility incentive on 5-MW solar tracker project

After nearly two years of development, planning and preparation, Renewable Properties, a developer and investor in small-scale utility and community solar projects...

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September 15, 2020

Renewable Properties Raises $30 Million to Accelerate Growth

AN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Renewable Properties, a developer and investor of small-scale utility and community solar energy projects throughout the U.S....

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August 13, 2020

Renewable Properties starts work on largest community solar project in Marin County, California

Renewable Properties, a developer and investor of small-scale utility and community solar energy projects throughout the U.S., began construction on the Silveira Ranch Solar Project...

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July 23, 2020

Renewable Properties developing 2-MW solar project in California’s Napa Valley

Renewable Properties, a developer and investor in small-scale utility and community solar energy projects throughout the United States...

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July 20, 2020

Council approves appeal of Lake Herman Solar Project, 4-1

After a motion to amend the City’s current open space ordinance was shot down by the Planning Commission on May 28, Renewable Properties...

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July 7, 2020

Benicia Council to take action on appeal of Lake Herman Solar Project

On Tue., the Benicia City Council will have a huge decision to make on whether to approve an appeal to go forward with Renewable Properties’ Lake Herman Solar Project...

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December 29, 2019

Napa to get second commercial utility solar project

Napa County’s second commercial utility-scale solar energy project could be under construction early next year in the airport industrial area south of the city of Napa....

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September 27, 2019

Caribou Coffee Signs Community Solar Deal with Renewable Properties

Caribou Coffee signed a community solar subscription agreement with solar energy developer Renewable Properties in Minnesota. Through the new partnership...

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September 27, 2019

Renewable Properties Gets a Jolt from Coffee Giant

On the eve of International Coffee Day, Caribou Coffee Inc. Announces Subscription to Community Solar Gardens

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September 17, 2019

Caribou Coffee now powered by solar energy, as well as caffeine

Caribou Coffee announced Friday that it has subscribed to two community solar gardens in Minnesota that were built by Renewable Properties, a San Francisco, Calif.-based solar developer...

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September 9, 2019

Marin Planning Commission favors Novato solar project

It appears a 3-megawatt solar project on two vacant lots adjacent to Gnoss Field in unincorporated Novato will move forward following a decision by the Marin County Planning Commission on Monday...

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August 15, 2019

New solar farm 'greens' former cockfighting site in American Canyon

AMERICAN CANYON — Wielding a pair of oversized scissors, executives and Napa County elected officials jointly snipped a “green” ribbon Wednesday to signify the opening of the American Canyon Solar Project...

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June 11, 2019

Marin’s airport land commission clears solar project for takeoff

A three-megawatt solar facility that will generate enough electricity to power 800 homes proposed on two vacant lots adjacent to Gnoss Field...

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April 12, 2019

American Canyon Solar Energy project breaks ground

After “months of development, planning and preparation,” Renewable Properties hosted a ground breaking on April 5 for construction on the American Canyon Solar Project...

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April 9, 2019

Renewable Properties installs 3-MW solar project for community choice aggregator Marin Clean Energy

Renewable Properties, an investor and developer of small-scale utility and commercial solar energy projects throughout the U.S...

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January 22, 2019

Sunshine generating new investments in Spartanburg County

Companies are seeing Spartanburg County in a new light — one that shines brightly...

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September 18, 2018

Solar energy array proposed at Silveira Ranch property

A Novato-area ranch may become home to a small-scale solar energy farm that would generate enough energy to power roughly 1,000 homes, according to the project applicant...

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