LGCY Power Expands Residential Solar Business Through National Homebuilder Partnerships

HEVO Inc., the first and only company to receive both UL certification and SAE qualification for wireless EV charging, announced the launch of a new crowdfunding campaign aimed at scaling its next-generation infrastructure platform. The company is opening up early investment to the public, offering backers the chance to support the mass deployment of wireless EV charging pads that make plugging in a thing of the past.

Founded in Brooklyn and incubated at NYU’s clean tech lab, HEVO’s mission is bold: eliminate the friction of EV charging by making it as seamless and universal as charging your phone. Drivers simply park over a wireless pad, installed flush with or just below the pavement, and automatically begin charging. No cables. No adapters. No risk of exposure to the elements.

“As EV adoption grows, charging needs to evolve beyond tangled cords and incompatible plug types,” said Jeremy McCool, founder and CEO of HEVO. “We’ve spent more than a decade building a universal solution that delivers performance, safety, and simplicity. Now, we’re giving the public an opportunity to be part of bringing this technology to streets, homes, and fleet yards around the world.”

HEVO has already secured significant partnerships with major automakers and is preparing for the first vehicles equipped with its wireless technology to enter production between 2027 and 2029. The company’s tech also enables bi-directional charging, meaning EVs can power homes, paving the way for smarter, more resilient infrastructure. The launch of the new crowdfunding marketing campaign is part of a broader awareness effort that includes live events, content collaborations, and social media storytelling across platforms like LinkedIn and X. Supporters will be backing a company with a strong track record of raising capital through public channels HEVO has previously executed successful campaigns on platforms like Republic and WeFunder.

The campaign invites backers to not only fund the future of clean transportation but also to amplify the public dialogue around climate tech, EV access, and smart city innovation.

Highlights of HEVO’s Technology & Traction:
● First UL & SAE-certified wireless EV charging platform
● Power delivery and efficiency on par with plug-in chargers
● Universal design compatible across global markets
● Bi-directional functionality for home integration
● Automaker partnerships in motion; vehicles set to launch by 2027
● Strong media coverage and expert endorsements from industry leaders

To learn more about HEVO’s crowdfunding campaign and invest in the future of frictionless EV charging, see this VIDEO and listen the company’s investor podcast.

HEVO I https://hevo.com/

ACEL Power, a leader in electric propulsion innovation, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Electrified Marina, the nation’s top-performing electric watercraft dealer. This milestone agreement is set to amplify the availability of ACEL’s high-performance electric outboards—starting with the powerful Intelligent Electric Series of 50HP and 75HP systems—and expand into fully integrated electric boat offerings, including pontoons and tritoons.

Electrified Marina, founded by a team with engineering roots in Tesla and SpaceX, is spearheading the marine industry’s transition to sustainability. With an unmatched reputation in electric boat retail, they are now showcasing Joule, an ACEL-powered electric tritoon at their home base in Virginia—a key product for the U.S. market, where pontoons and tritoons dominate inland and recreational waterways.

The collaboration between ACEL Power and Electrified Marina will focus on delivering ACEL’s unique electric outboard systems to a broader audience—from recreational boaters to eco-conscious marinas and commercial operators. With this agreement, Electrified Marina becomes an official dealer of ACEL Power’s electric propulsion systems, adding to its growing portfolio of premium electric marine offerings.

“Our mission has always been to lead the transformation of the marine industry toward a more sustainable future,” said Erick Pinzon, Co-Founder of Electrified Marina.

The partnership extends beyond propulsion. ACEL and Electrified Marina will collaborate on electrified vessel packages, with a focus on boats tailored for American recreational users, marinas, and tour operators. With ACEL’s scalable technology and Electrified Marina’s frontline experience in customer education and adoption, the two companies are well-positioned to accelerate market readiness for electric marine solutions.

“Electrified Marina has played a pivotal role in accelerating electric boat adoption by making the technology approachable and trusted,” said Natasha Chawla, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ACEL Power. “We believe the Joule tritoon is an excellent platform to showcase our Intelligent Electric 75HP system—Pontoons are America’s favorite way to relax on the water, and pairing that with clean, quiet electric power makes for an unbeatable experience,” added Natasha Chawla.

ACEL Power and Electrified Marina are strengthening how electric watercraft are sold and supported. This partnership combines advanced propulsion technology with proven retail expertise, expanding ACEL’s U.S. footprint and accelerating the shift toward sustainable marine solutions.

ACEL Power | www.acelpower.com

Electrified Marina | www.electrifiedmarina.com

During a ceremonial groundbreaking event featuring local elected officials, Consumers Energy representatives and representatives from construction contractor Kokosing, celebrated the beginning of site work and construction on our Blackman Solar Gardens solar project, which is slated to start generating electricity by the end of the year.

“Consumers Energy is committed to reliably and affordably powering Michigan's homes and businesses. In addition to its environmental benefits, renewable energy is increasingly cost competitive and provides flexibility to respond to emerging needs, adapt to changing conditions and embrace innovative technology. By participating in these programs, customers can save money and contribute to a greener Michigan," said David Hicks. Consumers Energy's vice president of clean energy development.

Blackman Solar will provide new capacity to expand Consumers' Solar Gardens program. Solar Gardens is a community solar program which allows utility customers the ability to support the development and production of solar energy without having to own their own installations. Furthermore, the program is an easy, cost-effective way for customers to offset their carbon footprint and make Michigan a better place to live for future generations to come. The new Solar Gardens facility will be the fourth that Consumers Energy owns and operates to support residential customers joining other projects in Cadillac, at Western Michigan University and at Grand Valley State University. Blackman Solar will include nearly 5,000 solar panels, generating enough renewable electricity for approximately 2,500 future Solar Gardens customers.

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. 

Consumers Energy | https://www.consumersenergy.com/residential

A letter from David Holt, President of Consumer Energy Alliance:

In just a few short months, the Trump administration has fundamentally transformed America's energy landscape, marking a decisive shift toward what American families, farmers, and small businesses have desperately needed: pragmatic energy policies focused on affordability, reliability, and environmental responsibility.

The new administration has wasted no time. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, with his extensive industry experience as the former CEO of Liberty Energy and a strongly held belief that energy reduces poverty and spurs growth, brings real-world understanding to a role that demands practical knowledge of what it takes to produce and deliver energy. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is already working to remove unnecessary regulatory hurdles for responsible development on federal lands. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is refocusing the agency on its core mission, and attempting to reverse findings that he argues gave the EPA far more power than Congress intended it to have. 

The impact of these changes cannot be overstated. Under the previous administration, electricity rates climbed an average of 5.5% annually, compared to just under 1% during President Trump's first term. This dramatic increase left one in five Americans unable to pay some or all of their energy bills in 2024, even after cutting other expenses. For too many families, energy affordability became a crisis hidden in plain sight.

What we're seeing now is a restoration of balance and realism to energy policy. The administration's approach acknowledges the fundamental truth that oil, natural gas, and coal currently provide 83% of U.S. energy, and that petroleum products are essential to more than 6,000 everyday items. This isn't a question of ideology—it's a fact, a reality, a truth. The notion that these resources could be eliminated or replaced overnight, instead of over decades of our energy system evolution, without causing economic devastation defies logic, experience and history showing that these kinds of changes are gradual.

The contrast between states with different energy approaches tells the story. Residential electricity rates in states with stringent renewable mandates like California, Massachusetts, and New York range from 24.51 to 32.99 cents per kilowatt hour. Meanwhile, states embracing energy diversity like Arkansas, Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Utah enjoy rates between 11.42 and 12.37 cents—less than half the cost.

This reality becomes even more critical as we face unprecedented demand growth. The AI revolution will require an estimated 33% annual increase in capacity through 2030, according to McKinsey & Company, potentially consuming 11-12% of U.S. power demand by the end of the decade. Meeting this demand while keeping energy affordable and reliable requires leveraging every resource at our disposal. “All of the above” energy is a cliché, but like many clichés, it hangs around because it’s accurate. We need every energy resource we can put into service to support affordable, reliable energy. 

President Trump’s urging of the revival of the Constitution Pipeline – stalled for eight years before being canceled in 2020—exemplifies this pragmatic approach. This project will transport natural gas from Pennsylvania into neighboring New York, which has stopped natural gas pipeline expansions and thereby cutoff the nation’s second largest gas field from getting to markets that desperately need it in New England. By streamlining approval processes and removing redundant regulations, we can cut years off development timelines while maintaining environmental standards that are among the world’s most stringent.

Equally important is the effort to realign independent regulatory agencies with accountable governance. President Trump's Day One executive order on energy and declaration of a national energy emergency both aim to ensure that agencies wielding significant authority remain accountable to the American people and that the federal government focus on fostering domestic energy, rather than limiting its potential. That happened throughout the previous presidential administration, best exemplified by the actions to stop or stall offshore energy exploration in the Gulf of America. None of these actions are about lowering standards—they are about creating a more efficient regulatory environment that allows innovation to flourish and energy to be produced responsibly.

With the return of realism, the energy conversation is returning to facts and figures, and leaving word games behind. Many of the changes made by the second Trump Administration have been declared “rollbacks,” a word that implies that somehow, changes to make regulations more modern and efficient are the same as going backwards. Nonsense. The prevalence of this kind of loaded language has contributed to policy decisions that have only made energy more expensive and less reliable, as consumers in Germany, California, and New York have unfortunately discovered.

Energy realism means we can have honest conversations about what it takes to have affordable, reliable, resilient, and cleaner energy, and exactly what that means for our daily lives and economy.

The path forward requires an expansive, inclusive approach that recognizes the complementary roles of natural gas, oil, nuclear, solar, wind, and emerging technologies. None are inconsistent with a cleaner environment, unless you believe that America's long history of innovation and technological progress has suddenly ended.

For consumers, this is a moment to become more engaged and informed about energy realities. As omnipresent as energy is in our lives, how it reaches our homes and businesses remains a mystery to many. This knowledge gap has allowed misguided policies to proliferate, resulting in fewer energy choices, higher prices, stunted economic growth and job loss. 

This isn't about partisan politics—it's about ensuring every American family can afford to keep the lights on, every farmer can afford to operate equipment and bring in the harvest, and every small business can manage overhead costs while creating jobs. It's about balancing immediate needs with continued progress toward cleaner energy solutions.

The window for energy pragmatism is open. For the sake of American’s future and our shared economic success, let's seize this moment.

Consumer Energy Alliance | https://consumerenergyalliance.org/

IREC is pleased to publish this Request for Proposals for the design and installation of five (5) photovoltaic and storage systems in vulnerable communities in Puerto Rico. 

With a grant from the United States Department of Energy, and in collaboration with the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus, the objective of the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Hubs Program is to provide community facilities with access to electricity before, during, and after an extreme weather event or other major grid-related power outage. 

This initiative will provide, at no cost to the communities, a Distributed Energy Resource (DER) with at least 5 kWdc of photovoltaic generation and a 13 kWh ac battery energy storage system (BESS) to supply essential loads identified by the community, such as food refrigeration, essential medications, phone charging stations, portable batteries, and portable medical equipment. 

An informational webinar will be held on May 6, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to discuss the details of the request and answer applicants' questions. Click here to register. 

The Request for Proposal (RFP) webpage contains technical details, timeline, and other essential information for the proposal, along with a link to the online application submission form. Proposals must be submitted by May 30, 2025. Community site visits will take place on May 12, 14, and 15. We aim for the installations to be completed by September 2025. 

IREC | www.irecusa.org

The global energy landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation, and at the center of this evolution is solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. As the demand for clean, renewable, and sustainable energy sources intensifies, the solar PV market is poised to witness explosive growth in the coming decade. According to recent industry projections, the market size is expected to exceed USD 578.2 billion by 2034 — an astonishing figure that highlights both the urgency of climate action and the economic viability of solar energy.

The Surge in Solar PV Adoption

Solar PV systems, which convert sunlight directly into electricity using semiconducting materials, have gained massive traction over the past decade. Their scalability—from small rooftop installations to expansive solar farms—makes them an attractive solution for various applications. This widespread adaptability has been instrumental in propelling the market forward, supported by favorable government policies, technological innovations, and declining installation costs.

In many parts of the world, solar PV has already achieved grid parity, meaning it can generate electricity at a cost equal to or lower than conventional fossil fuel sources. As of 2024, countries like China, India, the United States, Germany, and Japan are leading the charge, accounting for a significant share of global installations. The anticipated growth to USD 578.2 billion by 2034 suggests an even wider global penetration, encompassing emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Economic and Environmental Drivers

Several economic factors are fueling the rapid expansion of the solar PV market. Firstly, the continuous decline in the cost of PV modules and associated technologies has made solar power more accessible than ever. Innovations in manufacturing processes, materials like perovskite, and the rise of bifacial solar panels have significantly improved efficiency and reduced costs. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), solar PV module prices have dropped by more than 80% over the last decade, with further reductions expected.

On the environmental front, the urgency to combat climate change is a key driver. Nations worldwide are setting ambitious net-zero targets, with clean energy at the core of their strategies. Solar PV is a crucial pillar of these plans, as it offers a carbon-free method of power generation with minimal environmental footprint. Additionally, the decentralized nature of PV systems enhances energy security and reduces dependence on fossil fuels.

Policy Frameworks and Government Support

Government initiatives remain a cornerstone of the solar PV market’s growth. Across various countries, subsidies, tax incentives, feed-in tariffs, and renewable energy targets have played a pivotal role in encouraging both residential and commercial adoption. For instance, the U.S. federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which offers a 30% credit for solar systems on residential and commercial properties, has been instrumental in accelerating adoption.

In the European Union, the Green Deal and REPowerEU initiatives emphasize solar PV as a strategic energy source to reduce reliance on Russian gas and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Meanwhile, India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aims to boost domestic manufacturing of high-efficiency solar modules, creating a robust supply chain and generating employment.

China, the undisputed leader in solar PV production and installation, continues to dominate the supply chain, accounting for over 70% of global PV module production. Its ambitious solar capacity targets and support for innovation in battery storage and smart grid technologies are helping shape the future of global solar energy dynamics.

Technological Innovations and Market Segmentation

As the solar PV industry matures, technological advancements are reshaping its capabilities. High-efficiency solar cells, such as monocrystalline and heterojunction technology (HJT), are now more commonly used in utility-scale projects. Moreover, integration with energy storage systems and smart inverters is enabling more reliable and grid-responsive solar solutions.

Market segmentation reveals a diverse range of opportunities. The residential sector is seeing rapid growth, driven by rooftop solar and smart home integration. Commercial and industrial (C&I) installations are also expanding, with businesses increasingly investing in solar to cut operational costs and meet ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.

The utility-scale segment remains the largest and fastest-growing. Massive solar farms, often paired with battery storage, are being deployed globally to supply clean energy to national grids. Floating solar farms, solar carports, and agro-photovoltaic systems (agriculture co-existing with solar panels) are emerging trends that further diversify the market.

Financing and Investment Trends

The journey to a USD 578.2 billion solar PV market by 2034 will be heavily influenced by investment and financing structures. Private equity, venture capital, green bonds, and public-private partnerships are increasingly funding solar projects. Institutional investors, driven by ESG mandates, are channeling capital into renewable portfolios, further validating the sector’s long-term potential.

Furthermore, innovative financing models like solar-as-a-service, community solar, and leasing arrangements are making PV systems affordable for lower-income households and small businesses. This democratization of solar access is expected to significantly broaden the market base in the coming years.

Challenges and Roadblocks

Despite the optimistic outlook, the solar PV market faces its share of challenges. Supply chain disruptions, especially in sourcing rare earth materials and polysilicon, can hamper production. Trade tensions and tariffs—such as those between the U.S. and China—may affect module prices and availability.

Land acquisition for utility-scale projects, intermittency issues without adequate storage, and the need for grid modernization also pose potential bottlenecks. Additionally, regulatory inconsistencies across regions and limited technical expertise in emerging markets can slow down deployment.

However, ongoing efforts to address these challenges, including international collaboration, digitalization of grid infrastructure, and R&D in next-gen solar technologies, suggest that the industry is well-equipped to navigate them.

GM Insights | www.gminsights.com

Vital Battery Metals Inc. (“Vital” or the “Company”) (CSE: VBAM | OTC: VBAMF | FRA: C0O), is pleased to announce that the Company’s Board of Directors have approved a name change to “Aventis Energy Inc.” The Company’s trading symbol on the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) shall concurrently change to “AVE”.

No action is required to be taken by shareholders with respect to the name change. Outstanding share and warrant certificates are not affected by the name change and do not need to be exchanged. The Company will issue a further news release announcing the effective date in which the Company will commence trading under the new name, trading symbol and CUSIP number.

The name change remains subject to CSE approval.

Vital Battery Metals I www.vitalbatterymetals.com