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The IRA Clean Energy Surge
Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed a pivotal shift in the renewable energy sector. Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction...
Dec 4, 20243 min read


The Future of the Inflation Reduction Act Under the 2025 Administration
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a game-changer for renewable energy developers, offering significant incentives and funding to...
Nov 27, 20246 min read


The Challenges and Opportunities of New Jersey’s Electric Grid Capacity
New Jersey’s electric grid is under increasing strain, and it’s sparking critical conversations about the state’s energy future. With...
Nov 27, 20244 min read


PPAs: Pitfalls & Opportunities
A PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) for renewable energy is a contract between a renewable energy producer (typically a renewable energy project developer) and a power purchaser (such as an energy retailer or large energy consumer) for the sale and purchase of electricity. In a PPA, the producer agrees to supply a certain amount of electricity to the purchaser over a certain period, usually ranging from 10 to 30 years. The purchaser agrees to pay a fixed price per unit of electr
Nov 19, 202410 min read


Texas Power Plant Proposal for Data Center Developers
In a recent development , the Texas Public Utility Commission has proposed that data centers, especially those supporting AI operations,...
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Community Reinvestment Act (CRA): Finding Tax Equity Investments
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1977 to encourage financial institutions to meet the credit needs...
Oct 31, 20244 min read


Utah Solar Development Analysis
Utah currently has 54 active and operating utility-scale solar farms with a total capacity of 2.3 GW . Utah also has an extensive pipeline for future development with 5 farms under construction, 15 planned farms,15 queued projects with a total capacity of over 2.8 GW, and 3 site control farms with a total capacity of 675 MW. Overall, if all under construction, planned, queued, and site control farms go into operating status, Utah will expand its capacity by nearly 3.5 GW !
Oct 28, 20241 min read


Utility-Scale Solar Continues to Grow in the US in 2024
The solar industry is reaching new heights. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar electricity generation from...
Oct 24, 20246 min read


Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Energy Developer Tax Credits
How to Successfully Leverage the IRA for Renewable Energy Tax Credits A Collaboration between KPMG and LandGate Navigating the financial...
Oct 3, 20247 min read


Oregon Solar Development Analysis
As of September 2024, Oregon has 118 operational solar farms with a current capacity of 1,243.4 MW and a current electricity generation of 149,968 MWh. Oregon has 2 solar farms under construction with 200 MW capacity total and 28 planned solar farms with 2669.96 MW1 capacity. Oregon has 8 utility scale solar projects in the site control stage, estimated to add 574,569 MWh of generation. Oregon has no Utility-Scale queued solar farms as of August 2024. Overall, if all planned
Sep 30, 20241 min read


The Three Mile Island Dilemma: Navigating Grid Capacity and Land Availability in Data Center Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving unprecedented demand for computing power, and data center developers are at the forefront of this...
Sep 26, 20243 min read


Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), Explained
Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) have emerged as a critical mechanism in the rapidly evolving energy sector for promoting renewable...
Sep 23, 20244 min read


Pennsylvania Solar Development Analysis
Pennsylvania currently has 46 active and operating utility-scale solar farms with a total capacity of 562 MW . Pennsylvania also has an extensive pipeline for future development with 9 farms under construction, 20 planned farms, 480 queued projects with a total capacity of over 11,000 MW, and 22 site control farms with a total capacity of 211 MW. Overall, if all under construction, planned, queued, and site control farms go into operating status, Pennsylvania will expand it
Sep 9, 20241 min read


The Synergy Between Data Centers and Renewable Energy
Data centers, the backbone of our digital economy, consume vast amounts of energy to keep up with the ever-increasing demand for cloud...
Aug 27, 20244 min read


LandGate joins Esri’s Partner Network to Provide Crucial Geospatial Data Solutions for Renewable Energy, Data Centers, and Commercial Development
LandGate, the leading provider of geospatial data solutions for site selection, origination, development, and financing of US renewable...
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Key Takeaways from Microsoft's $76 Million Pumpkin Farm Acquisition
In a bold move, Microsoft recently made headlines by purchasing a former pumpkin farm in Wisconsin for a staggering $76 million. This...
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Preparing for Next Generation Energy Infrastructure
The rise of renewable energy and its integration with emerging technologies is reshaping the landscape of energy infrastructure....
Aug 19, 20244 min read


Colorado Solar Development Analysis
As of June 2024, Colorado has 151 operational solar farms with a current capacity of 2,263 MW and a current electricity generation of 309,105 MWh. Colorado has 9 solar farms under construction with 780 MW capacity total and 14 planned solar farms with 901 MW1 capacity. Colorado has 11 solar projects in the site control stage, estimated to add 149,867 MWh of generation. Colorado has a low amount of Utility-Scale queued solar farms compared to the other states in the US, with 1
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Offtake Capacity 101
In today's rapidly evolving energy landscape, understanding and utilizing offtake capacity is crucial. Whether you're an energy...
Aug 8, 20244 min read


Supporting the Data Center Boom: Tech Needs in a New Era
In the realm of data center development, the focus is on harnessing the necessary data tech to drive progress. As technology continues to...
Jul 31, 20244 min read
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