Tag Archive for ‘PV solar’
Congress’ Tax Cut Package Extends Key Renewable Energy Program
Cle Elum, WA – In the recently brokered tax package deal by President Obama and the U.S. Senate, a number of tax cuts and unemployment benefits will be extended for Americans. Included in this deal, the renewable energy Treasury Grant Program, which was set to expire on December 31, 2010, has been extended through 2011. [...]
“TSR Solar Farm Project Work Ongoing” – Daily Record
The Ellesnburg Daily Record spoke with TSR, to get an update on project business: “TSR solar farm project work ongoing” For THE DAILY RECORD Despite the three legal challenges filed against aspects of the Teanaway Solar Reserve, the project is moving forward in detailed planning and negotiations, according to a TSR spokesman. Ron Dotzauer, spokesman [...]
Kittitas County Commissioners Unanimously Approve TSR Development Agreement
On Tuesday October 5, the Kittitas County Commissioners approved the Development Agreement as part of TSR’s Conditional Use Permit (CUP), previously approved by the County Board of Adjustment in August. Kittitas County commissioners have unanimously approved guidelines for the construction and operation of the $350 million Teanaway Solar Reserve project in Upper County. Project officials, [...]
Thank You from Howard Trott
Today, Howard Trott sent out a letter of thanks to TSR’s friends, neighbors and supporters: We would not have gotten to where we are today without the wonderful support from all of you. I would like to thank everyone who has shown support over the last year for our project, and especially thank those who [...]
TEANAWAY SOLAR RESERVE GETS PERMIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2010 WASHINGTON STATE FUTURE HOME TO ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PROJECTS Teanaway Solar Reserve Gets Permit Cle Elum, WA – In a landmark decision for the City of Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington state and the nation, the Kittitas County Board of Adjustment last [...]
Green Jobs Rally August 11th
BRING ON THE JOBS BRING ON THE SUN BRING ON THE BUS WHAT: Join other community members to rally for jobs on Wednesday, August 11th. WHEN: Buses will leave from Cle Elum Dairy Queen at 4:30 PM and return at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00PM. Food will be provided. If you don’t want to ride the [...]
TEANAWAY SOLAR RESERVE COMPLETES CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Today, Kittitas County cleared the way for the Teanaway Solar Reserve (TSR) to advance to the final step in the permitting process. The Office of Community Development Services issued a “Mitigated Declaration of Non-Significance,” finding TSR has taken sufficient steps to avoid or mitigate for any significant environmental impacts caused by the construction and operation [...]
TSR, economic hope for Upper Kittitas County
Earlier this week, Mary Swift wrote about the economic recovery of the Upper County. In a follow-up piece she reports: Some harbor hope that the Teanaway Solar Reserve, a solar project proposed for development on 900-plus acres in the Teanaway, will mean jobs and an economic boost for the Upper County. Officials with Teanaway Solar [...]
More from SEIA Report: Germany leads in Solar Installation
Germany leads the way in PV installation (SEIA Report) Germany continued its steady growth yet again, regaining its title as the largest PV market by installing 3,800 MW of new capacity in 2009. This represents a doubling of the 1,500 MW installed in 2008 and is attributable, in part, to the improved project economics resulting [...]
Solar Energy in 2010: It’s getting big!
What to expect in Solar Industry 2010 (SEIA Report) Huge increase in planned and under-construction PV grid size projects. PV is getting ready to go big. Residential and commercial rooftop installations are expected to remain strong and the utility-scale PV is expected to grow significantly, with more than 6,000 MW in announced projects in the [...]
