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PowerOptions Selects SunEdison for Distributed Solar Program

Purchasing consortium PowerOptions has announced a partnership with SunEdison to offer nonprofit institutions and government entities in Massachusetts distributed solar generation. The solar program follows the model of PowerOptions' electricity and natural gas supply programs whereby the terms and conditions as well as a pricing formula for each project – both large and small – is already established, saving the member the time and money for conducting their own solicitation and negotiation of terms. Further, by ensuring SunEdison with access to its attractive membership base, SunEdison has agreed to what PowerOptions called "best in industry terms" for the PowerOptions program. The program is structured to give nonprofit organizations benefits of tax incentives which make solar projects economically feasible but are out of reach because of their tax-exempt status. The developer will share the benefits of tax incentives with the nonprofits in the form of reduced electricity pricing.

Reliant Installs EV Charger at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse has partnered with Reliant to install an electric vehicle charging station at its premier location on Westheimer Road in Houston.

PUCT Issues RFP for Conservation Education, Messaging

The Public Utility Commission of Texas is issuing an RFP to assist the PUCT in developing and executing strategies for the development and operation of an education program that emphasizes the benefits to Texas and retail consumers of energy conservation particularly during peak usage periods, an energy conservation website (www.powertoconserve.com) to be hosted by the PUCT, and a summer peak energy savings challenge. The Scope of Work includes, among other things coordination with Smart Meter Texas education on utilizing smart meter data to manage energy usage/lower costs, and development of resources for educators and Texas students related to energy usage.