Renewable America nears finish on two low-income solar projects
Renewable America (RNA) has announced new milestone achievements toward the commercial operation dates of two key California solar sites. The West Tambo Clean Power II site (WEST-II), a 2.93-MWDC development located in Livingston, and the Dos Palos Clean Power site (DOSP), a 4.29-MWDC project in Dos Palos are set to advance carbon reduction targets in designated low-income and disadvantaged communities.
WEST-II is projected to achieve its commercial operation date (COD) in early August 2024. San Jose Clean Energy will purchase the power generated by WEST-II to provide energy to the San Jose community, while Peninsula Clean Energy will purchase the power produced by DOSP to supply energy to Los Banos residents.
“Climate change mitigation and energy resilience in local communities are core components of RNA’s mission,” said Ardeshir Arian, president and CEO of Renewable America. “These developments are contributing to California’s renewable energy targets while making a difference in the lives of San Jose and Los Banos residents, and we’re thrilled to see the projects’ progress.”
The projects were awarded an additional 20% ITC through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program, under its Qualified Low-Income Economic Benefit Project category. The sites are officially categorized as disadvantaged communities by the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). The designation applies to communities within the top 25% of census tracts identified by CalEnviroScreen statewide, as well as 22 census tracts in the highest 5% of CalEnviroScreen’s Pollution Burden.
Renewable America performs end-to-end project development with in-house resources, including parcel scouting, lease negotiations, engineering, permitting, design and origination. Its subsidiary RNA Services acts as the EPC and O&M partner for both WEST-II and DOSP.
“Distributed solar generation allows local communities to produce their own energy, preventing over-dependence on centralized power sources,” Arian said. “In addition to the benefits of cleaner energy sources, San Jose and Los Banos will have greater energy independence and autonomy.”
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