City of Fresno breaks ground on large solar project procured through SPURR
On Oct 23, 2023, the City of Fresno broke ground on a large solar power project procured through SPURR’s Renewable Energy Aggregated Procurement (REAP) Program. You can see local TV news reports here and here. The detailed press release issued by the City of Fresno...
Read more3 Factors Causing Price Increases for Solar PPA Deals in 2023
According to LevelTen, the current cost of solar PPA deals has increased 8.2% in Q4 2022, up from Q3, climbing to an average of US$45.66/MWh. In the first quarter of 2023, PPA costs climbed higher– a 6.6% increase. A recent report by LevelTen sought to...
Read moreCalifornia Makes Waves in Green Energy with Passage of Senate Bill 605 – Wave and Tidal Energy
California Senate Bill 605 – Wave and Tidal Energy (SB 605) has been unanimously approved across policy committees and intends to introduce a new and sustainable source of energy into California’s expansive green energy playing field. Wave and Tidal energy utilizes the natural push-and-pull of...
Read moreNet Energy Metering 2-Update
On December 15, 2022 the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved new rules that will significantly reduce economic value for customers implementing new onsite solar projects in the service territories of PG&E, SoCal Edison, and SDG&E. The decision was controversial, dividing vocal critics and supporters...
Read moreCPUC hearing re high natural gas prices during winter 2022/23
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold an online hearing to discuss high natural gas prices this winter. According to the CPUC’s published notice, the hearing will examine the causes and impacts of recent high natural gas prices in California, including: The hearing will...
Read moreThe Unexpected Costs of Fossil Fuel Opposition
According to a recent article published by UC Berkeley’s Energy Institute at the Haas Business School, opposition to fossil fuel projects creates many costs that may suprise activists in favor of renewables. As noted in the article – “Many policies leave us with hidden high...
Read moreSchool district finds eliminating natural gas from new buildings is complicated
An Oregon school district promised to eliminate natural gas from new buildings. No more gas stoves or boilers. But making good on that commitment is proving complicated. Read the interview by NPR’s Katia Riddle here.
Read moreBiden grants PG&E $1.1 billion to keep Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open
The Biden administration on Monday said it’s providing Pacific Gas & Electric Co. with a $1.1 billion grant to help the company prevent the closure of Diablo Canyon, California’s last nuclear power plant. Diablo Canyon was originally scheduled to be decommissioned in two phases in...
Read moreWhat is the SPURR Telecom & Networking program and how can it benefit you?
SPURR T&N Program Helps Schools and Districts Save on Technology Districts across California rely on SPURR to procure cost-effective, competitively-sourced technology and networking items. We deliver through combined buying power and expertise in the technologies that you need to serve your students and staff. This...
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