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Amp Solar Group

Amp Solar Group is a Canadian company which purchase Oak Hill Solar 1, LLC and Oak Hill Solar 2, LLC from Eden Renewables in 2019. Website https://amp.energy/

Solar project near Amherst-Pelham border calls for significant tree clearing

August 29, 2023 by l

  “A significant number of trees on 102 acres off Shutesbury Road in Amherst near the Pelham border would be removed to make way for a 9.35-megawatt solar project and accompanying battery energy storage system. With a project footprint of over 41 acres spread over three parcels for the development proposed by PureSky Energy, formerly … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amp Solar Group, PureSky Energy Tagged: Amherst, Amp Energy, Andrew Chabot, Cori McCandless, Jenny Kallick, Lenore Bryck, PureSky Energy Inc., Shutesbury, Stacey McCullough, tree clearing, W.D. Cowls Inc

Fiera Infrastructure Private Debt Closes Project Financing Agreement with Pine Creek Renewables

August 24, 2023 by l

  “Fiera Infrastructure Private Debt is pleased to announce the closing of a senior secured credit facility to Pine Creek Renewables, the developer, owner, and operator of a growing portfolio of renewable natural gas (“RNG”) projects. The facility will support the construction and operation of three RNG projects, which have all secured offtake contracts. Fiera … [Read more…]

Posted in: Oak Hill Solar, PureSky Energy Tagged: Fiera Infrastructure Private Debt, Oak Hill Solar, Pine Creek Renewables, renewable natural gas

Solar project gets ‘sun-burned’ by DeKalb County Board

August 17, 2023 by l

  “Reversing two previous approvals by a county plan committee and a hearing officer, the DeKalb County Board voted 21-3 to deny a special use permit for a solar farm on 31.2 acres north of Pratt Road between East and West Sandwich roads. Prior to the county board’s vote Wednesday night, there were these audience … [Read more…]

Posted in: PureSky Energy Tagged: DeKalb County, Illinois, PureSky Energy Inc., Sandwich

My Turn by Dan Winslow: Wrongly blocking solar in Shutesbury

July 20, 2023 by l

  “The good news is that Massachusetts state law prioritizes the development of solar energy facilities by zoning protections that limit undue interference by local governments. The better news is that Massachusetts has more than enough potential solar energy to support the decarbonization requirements required by state law. The bad news? Some local governments are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amp Solar Group Tagged: law, lawsuit, Massachusetts, Shutesbury, solar

Solar array for former golf course remains on track in Amherst

July 14, 2023 by l

  “Construction on a large solar array and associated battery storage at the former Hickory Ridge Golf Course is still awaiting building permits from the town. Though the clearing of parts of the 150-acre property, including more than 200 trees, has been underway for several months, Assistant Town Manager David Ziomek informed the Conservation Commission … [Read more…]

Posted in: PureSky Energy Tagged: America the Beautiful, Amherst, David Ziomek, Dynamic Energy Solutions LLC, Hickory Ridge Golf Course, Massachusetts, MassWildlife, PureSky Energy Inc., University of Massachusetts

Amp Energy India is now Ampin Energy Transition

July 10, 2023 by l

  Amp Energy India has changed its name to Ampin Energy Transition. “The new identity reflects the company’s commitment to accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources and its vision for a sustainable future,” said the company. As part of the rebranding, Ampin Energy Transition also unveiled a new logo that embodies its renewed focus … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amp Solar Group Tagged: Amp Energy India, AMPIN Energy Transition, India

Solar PV sector in India is becoming a preferred destination for investors

July 9, 2023 by l

  “A while back, India surpassed China to become the most populous country in the world with a headcount of more than 1.4 billion people. India is also the fastest-growing major economy in the world. The sustenance of this economic and demographic expansion is primarily dependent upon meeting the growing energy requirement. Indian Government is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amp Solar Group Tagged: Amp Energy India, Gaurav Prabhumirashi

Wilbraham Planning Board approves extension, discuses changes to solar project

June 15, 2023 by l

  “With a 4-0 vote, the Wilbraham Planning Board approved a draft decision to allow a one-year extension for the solar project at 285 Three Rivers Rd. Testimony on the timeframe extension was heard at the May 21 Planning Board meeting. Since that time, National Grid provided written documentation regarding the supply chain delays that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amp Solar Group Tagged: 285 Three Rivers Road, Amp Solar Group, John McCloskey, Lawrence Cook, Massachusetts, National Grid, Wilbraham, Wilbraham Planning Board

Wilbraham Planning Board approves solar project extension

May 31, 2023 by l

  “A public hearing was conducted by the Wilbraham Planning Board on May 24 to discuss changes requested to the special permit for the yet-to-be-built solar field at 285 Three Rivers Rd. Chair John McCloskey recused himself, as he is an abutter of the project. Vice Chair Jim Rooney explained to those present that the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amp Solar Group Tagged: Lawrence Cook, Massachusetts, Wilbraham, Wilbraham Planning Board

Solar farm rep meets “not-so-sunny” resistance

May 5, 2023 by l

  “Hearing officer Dale Clark listened to six opponents of the project, while only land owner Scott Krill supported it. Mike Larkin of AMP Energy said there would not be a battery storage facility on the site. He said area residents using ComEd would see a 10 percent reduction if they signed on with his … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amp Solar Group Tagged: Amp Solar Group, Dale Clark, DeKalb County, Illinois, Mike Larkin, Sandwich, Standard Oil, Todd Latham
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