Topic: Solar

Solar remains a smart investment—even under NEM 3.0. SPURR’s awarded REAP Program vendor, DSD Renewables, reports solar energy can still be economical in California, especially for public agencies like schools and municipalities, but success depends on careful project design. While NEM 3.0 lowers compensation for...

In a significant step towards sustainability, Fullerton College recently unveiled its first-ever solar panel installation during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a milestone for the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD). The project is the culmination of a three-year collaboration between the college, SPURR, and...

SPURR is thrilled to announce our involvement in a groundbreaking project in Fresno, CA. On April 17th, the City of Fresno’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) held a “Flip the Switch” ceremony to celebrate the completion of the largest commercial and municipal solar and battery...

SPURR is pleased to announce a new vendor in our Renewable Energy Aggregated Procurement (REAP) Program: DSD Renewables. SPURR awarded DSD Renewables, a leading solar and energy storage provider, based on its outstanding proposal submitted in response to our recent Request For Proposals (RFP) for...

SPURR is pleased to share another success story from our REAP (Renewable Energy Aggregated Procurement) Program. SPURR, working in partnership with North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), conducted a competitive statewide RFP for solar and energy storage and selected a vendor that “exceeded” NOCCCD’s...

President Biden recently announced new tariffs on goods imported from China. The levies include a major tariff increase on solar cells, the vast majority of which are manufactured in China. As previously reported by SPURR, 2023 saw multiple factors constraining American solar energy initiatives. This...

After new regulations rattled California’s school districts, who have long struggled to procure and afford renewable energy, a new bill has emerged to bridge the gaps. SB 1374 was recently introduced by Menlo Park Democratic Senator Josh Becker, and according to a CalMatters opinion piece,...

The School Project for Utility Rate Reduction (SPURR) announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified vendors to submit responsive proposals for solar photovoltaic and energy storage projects. SPURR is a CA joint powers authority with >300 member public school and community college districts and...

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...