13,500 SOLAR MODULESgenerating 4.5 MW (AC) of electricity on 22 acres near CMC's Spring Valley Campus 5 MW ENERGY STORAGEproviding 15 MWh of electricity housed in 2 40-foot and 2-53 foot containers 6,853 MTCO2e AVOIDEDor roughly the same as 1,400 vehicles off the road or 7,500,000 LBs. of burning coal credit for AERIAL photo: SunSense … Continue reading Power In Numbers: Sunsense Solar and the Ameresco/HCE Solar & Energy Storage Project
Power In Numbers: The Kacie Peters Community Solar Garden w/ Pivot Energy
1,000 LMI HOUSEHOLDSoffsetting roughly $700 each per year on electricity bills 5 MW PRODUCEDproduced on 50 Acres to be grazed by ~80 sheep 20 Bee Coloniesto keep the sheep company and provide sweet treats credit for all photos: ANGELA BURKE from pivot energy “Kacie Peters' had a mission to create better environments in both the … Continue reading Power In Numbers: The Kacie Peters Community Solar Garden w/ Pivot Energy
Power in Numbers: Photon Brothers Whole Home Backup
1 HOME "OFF THE GRID" thanks to the latest Tesla Powerwall+ battery storage system 9.2 KW PRODUCEDor enough to cover all of the electricity needs for the home and then some. 23 ROOFTOP PANELSdemonstrating the power of collaboration between COSSA members (read on to learn more) credit for all photos: Photon Brothers “Our customers who … Continue reading Power in Numbers: Photon Brothers Whole Home Backup
Topgolf powered by Greentech Renewables Photo Recap
Thank you to everyone who turned out to celebrate solar and storage at COSSA's 2023 Topgolf networking event! With a record-setting 300+ attendees, you turned the top deck of Topgolf into the industry party of the summer. In a year of firsts, COSSA would like to extend a huge vote of gratitude to Greentech Renewables … Continue reading Topgolf powered by Greentech Renewables Photo Recap
Power in Numbers: Trimble’s Westminster Campus Project by Namaste Solar
Bri Morris, P.E. and the project designer, gives a tour of the ground mount installation for Namaste Solar and Trimble’s Women’s Employee Resource Network Bird’s eye view rendering of Trimble’s 1.7-Megawatt solar array at it’s Westminster, Colorado Headquarters Rendering of the carport component of Trimble’s 1.7-Megawatt solar array at it’s Westminster, Colorado Headquarters 1.7 MW … Continue reading Power in Numbers: Trimble’s Westminster Campus Project by Namaste Solar
Power in Numbers: Spring Hill Greens Project by Sandbox Solar
A member of Sandbox Solar team installing the panels at Spring Hill Greens Farm Bird's eye view of the Spring Hill Greens Farm bifacial solar fence and greenhouses Bifacial solar fence that absorbs sunlight reflected by greenhouses on both sides The Spring Hill Greens Farm 1 FARM (EM)POWERED with all of its electrical needs covered … Continue reading Power in Numbers: Spring Hill Greens Project by Sandbox Solar
Colorado Solar and Storage Association Announces 2023 Solar and Storage Champions
DENVER, Colorado (June 29, 2023)–The Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Solar and Storage Champion Awards. For the third consecutive year, COSSA will recognize the individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the solar and storage energy industry at its annual Topgolf Networking Event … Continue reading Colorado Solar and Storage Association Announces 2023 Solar and Storage Champions
Legislative Highlight: SB-092 (Agricultural Producers Use Of Agrivoltaics)
“Agrivoltaics is a sustainable solar development tool that maximizes land use. This bill opens the door to new business opportunities for COSSA members.” –Ellen kutzer, cossa general counsel Colorado’s SB-092, the Agricultural Producers Use of Agrivoltaics Bill, represents a big step forward for sustainable solar development. By combining solar energy infrastructure with agricultural activities, agrivoltaics … Continue reading Legislative Highlight: SB-092 (Agricultural Producers Use Of Agrivoltaics)
Colorado Legislature Passes HB-1234 Creating Streamlined Solar Permitting and Inspection Grant Program to Support Solar Adoption
Denver, CO - The Colorado Legislature has taken a significant step towards achieving its ambitious renewable energy goals with the passing of HB-1234. The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Dylan Roberts and Perry Will in the Senate and Matt Soper and Kyle Brown in the House, establishes the Streamlined Solar Permitting and Inspection Grant Program and … Continue reading Colorado Legislature Passes HB-1234 Creating Streamlined Solar Permitting and Inspection Grant Program to Support Solar Adoption