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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the administration of President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, is preparing to cancel $7 billion in grants awarded through the Solar for All program, which helps low‑ and moderate‑income households access affordable solar solutions. The EPA is drafting termination letters to the 60 grantees—including state agencies, nonprofits, tribal governments, and municipalities across 49 states—and expects to issue them by week’s end. 

Sach Constantine, Executive Director at Vote Solar, issued the following statement:

“The EPA’s move to cancel Solar for All grants and claw back contractually obligated funding is deeply alarming. This action comes despite federal court orders to release the funds after Trump’s initial freeze. Projects are shovel-ready – designed to deliver local jobs, lower energy bills, and climate resilience to communities across 50 states. 

“Now, communities that were promised a path to affordable energy solutions are being abandoned – left in the lurch just as they were preparing to break ground. With projects stalled, thousands of clean energy jobs will be at risk – jobs that would have gone to local workers in the very communities this program was meant to uplift.

“This is part of an overall attack on energy access broadly and clean energy in particular. Solar for All is a well-designed program that is falling victim to a federal government that’s putting politics over people – and our communities will pay the price. If the Trump Administration breaks these contracts, local economies across the country will bear the cost at a time when energy bills are skyrocketing and families are desperate for more affordable, reliable options. Trump is taking that choice away.”

Vote Solar | votesolar.org

General Matter is bringing uranium enrichment back to the United States, starting at the site where the U.S. enrichment industry was born.

General Matter, the American uranium enrichment company, proposed a plan in coordination with the Department of Energy, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and the local Paducah community to build a commercial uranium enrichment facility at the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Paducah, Kentucky.

The Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant was the first location where the U.S. industrialized enrichment technology, enabling the eventual widespread adoption of commercial nuclear power.

"Today's announcement marks a significant step in the Department's fulfillment of Secretary Wright's vision of ensuring reliable, affordable, and secure energy for all Americans," said Deputy Secretary of Energy James P. Danly.

This proposed enrichment facility will produce the fuel needed for the next generation of nuclear energy, central to America's aspirations in AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. The plant will also offset a large percentage of foreign imports from adversarial countries, saving the U.S. approximately $500M per year. In addition, it will bring significant economic benefits to the Paducah community, employing 140 people in well-paid, locally sourced jobs. The plant will be the anchor for over $1B in potential investment in the local area, and will catalyze the growth of the nuclear and manufacturing industries in Paducah and broader Western Kentucky.

"I want to congratulate the team at General Matter on this major step toward what would be the largest economic investment ever for Western Kentucky," said Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. "This lease reflects Kentucky's leadership in nuclear energy and our strong partnerships at the federal and local levels, as well as in the private sector. I am looking forward to being back in Paducah soon to celebrate the next key milestone for this exciting and historic project."

"Sooner or later, I think America will understand that domestic use of nuclear energy is the way forward," shared U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell during his remarks at the announcement ceremony. "All of you here deserve a round of applause for creating the kind of environment that would attract the plants of the future. I'm looking forward to witnessing what happens. Like I said, this is a big deal."

"This is great news for Paducah, McCracken County, and the entire western Kentucky region," added U.S. Senator Rand Paul. "I look forward to continuing to support the community as this project moves forward and to seeing new job opportunities and investment take root on this site and throughout the Commonwealth."

"What a great day for West Kentucky, and what a great day for America," said U.S. Congressman James Comer during his remarks at the announcement ceremony. "I've been in Congress almost nine years. This is the first time in my nine years that I've been at an event where both U.S. Senators, the U.S. Representative, and the Governor are all in attendance to celebrate the same thing." Congressman Comer continued: "You can't have economic development without energy, and that's what we're here to see today."

"Seventy-five years ago, the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission selected Paducah to help lead the nation's original enrichment efforts," said General Matter CEO Scott Nolan. "We are proud to return to and reactivate this historic site to power a new era of American energy independence, and we thank our partners in Kentucky and at the DOE's Office of Environmental Management and the Office of Nuclear Energy for supporting us in this landmark investment in American nuclear infrastructure."

General Matter is the first privately-funded American company to develop uranium enrichment technology. The company was selected by the DOE as an awardee in both its LEU and HALEU enrichment acquisition programs, and it plans to be enriching uranium at the Paducah site by the end of the decade.

Enrichment is a safe, proven process that involves only separation processes, and zero nuclear or chemical reactions. Strict safety and environmental standards would be followed during development and operation, under oversight from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission during the licensing process.

General Matter | generalmatter.com

Exus Renewables North America, a leading independent developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects, announced the launch of ExusIQ+, a comprehensive suite of asset optimization products designed to maximize renewable energy performance. The suite debuts with Pitch Power+, an innovative monitoring tool that has consistently delivered Annual Energy Production (AEP) gains of 1.5% to 15% per individual wind turbine across managed fleets.

ExusIQ+ represents a new generation of asset management solutions from Exus Renewables North America's Asset Management team, combining cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise to increase energy efficiency, identify real-time issues, and optimize asset performance across utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Wind turbines regularly experience various factors that lead to significant annual energy production losses. Environmental degradation like blade erosion diminishes efficiency by 1.5-2% annually, and operational issues such as blade misalignment and incorrect parameters contribute to losses averaging around 5%. Identifying and addressing these challenges quickly is essential for maintaining economic viability of wind projects, yet traditional monitoring solutions often fail to pinpoint the exact causes efficiently.

"Our performance engineers are consistently achieving measurable energy production improvements with this new technology," said Jim Spencer, President and CEO of Exus Renewables North America. "The Pitch Power+ tool represents a significant advancement in performance monitoring, allowing us to pinpoint issues with unprecedented speed and accuracy, ultimately delivering substantial AEP gains that directly impact our clients' bottom line."

"The ExusIQ+ suite reflects our commitment to leveraging data analytics and engineering expertise to unlock hidden value in renewable energy assets," said Dhaval Bhalodia, Head of Operations at Exus Renewables North America. "Pitch Power+ demonstrates how targeted analysis can deliver meaningful improvements—up to 15% per turbine—by addressing the specific operational challenges that traditional monitoring often misses."

The proprietary Pitch Power+ tool addresses a critical industry challenge by focusing on the three primary causes of power curve issues: sensor malfunctions, incorrect parameters, and pitch-related problems such as blade misalignments or collective blade offsets. By analyzing the relationship between power curves and pitch behavior, Exus' performance engineers can efficiently identify problems without the need for time-consuming data collection or extensive investigations.

Key benefits of the Pitch Power+ tool include:

• Significant AEP improvements ranging from 1.5% to 15% per individual wind turbine
• Rapid problem identification through issue-specific signature recognition
• Streamlined diagnostic process requiring less engineering time
• Faster resolution of performance issues
• Integration with existing asset management workflows

The launch of ExusIQ+ and its flagship Pitch Power+ tool reinforces Exus Renewables North America's commitment to innovation and operational excellence in the renewable energy sector, particularly as the company continues to expand its footprint in the U.S. market. Additional products within the ExusIQ+ suite are planned for release throughout 2025.

Exus Renewables North America | https://www.exusrenewables.com/

Fortress Power, a global leader in advanced battery energy storage solutions, is proud to introduce its new 15-year limited warranty for the eForce battery when it is installed as part of the complete eForce Energy Storage System (ESS). This groundbreaking warranty applies when customers install the full Fortress Power solution: any eForce battery, Envy inverter, and Guardian Gateway.

The new warranty offers unmatched confidence and protection—covering up to 15 years or 8,000 discharge cycles at 80% depth of discharge (DoD), whichever comes first. This coverage exceeds most industry competitors and [BL1] underscores Fortress Power’s commitment to delivering long-term value and reliability. “Our mission has always been to work hand in hand with our distributor and installer partners to deliver clean and reliable energy to homes and businesses—while helping them reduce energy costs,” said Jing Yu, CEO of Fortress Power.

“With this extended warranty, we're offering more than just a power solution—we’re offering peace of mind,” added Yu. “We want every system owner to feel confident that their investment is protected for the long haul, and our new 15-year coverage reflects that commitment.”

Why This Warranty Stands Out:

• 15 Years of Coverage: The longest standard warranty period available for battery energy storage systems.
• Transferable: Coverage can be transferred to a new owner if the original purchaser sells the property.
• Widespread Validity: Available for installations in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Fortress Power eForce ESS is a next-generation all-in-one system designed for power, performance, and scalability. Each 9.6kWh LFP battery module is stackable and weather-resistant, with built-in heating for cold climates. Up to 16 batteries can combine into a 153kWh system. The system integrates via the eWay, a specialized wireway with built-in busbars, conduit ports, and an emergency switch. The Envy inverter bolts directly onto the eWay, forming a sleek and efficient tower, and the system is monitored and managed through the Guardian Gateway and mobile app. With real-time LEDs, fast-charging, and UL9540 certification, the eForce ESS is built for reliability and longevity.

Whether you're powering a home, or small business, the Fortress Power eForce ESS now comes backed by one of the industry’s longest and most comprehensive warranties—bringing confidence, security, and savings well into the future.

Fortress Power | www.fortresspower.com

Eagle Point Credit Management LLC (“Eagle Point”), a private credit investment manager, announced that it has provided $18 million in project financing to Energy Vault. The funding supports Energy Vault’s 57 MW / 114 MWh Cross Trails Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a grid-scale project that began full commercial operations in June 2025. The facility is now delivering essential grid resiliency and ancillary services to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market under a 10-year offtake agreement with Gridmatic. This agreement marks the first physically settled revenue floor contract for a BESS in the ERCOT market.

Cross Trails serves as the first deployment of Energy Vault’s second-generation B-VAULT AC product, enabling Energy Vault to deliver the system quickly and at low cost while also providing higher levels of system availability in the ERCOT region. The system is equipped with Energy Vault’s VaultOS Energy Management System to control, manage and optimize the BESS operations.

“Eagle Point is excited to partner for a second project with Energy Vault on the Cross Trails BESS, which represents an attractive addition of grid-scale energy storage technology in the critical ERCOT market,” said Jennifer Powers, Principal and Head of Infrastructure Credit at Eagle Point. “We have been impressed with Energy Vault’s track record, ability to deliver projects on time and on budget and their thoughtful commercialization and contracting strategy. Their ability to bring much needed storage assets to key markets in Texas, California and Nevada – over 1 GWh over the past 12 months – speaks to their leadership in the battery storage and micro grid space.”

“The combination of Energy Vault’s innovative technology stack and the Cross Trails 10-year offtake agreement presents a compelling credit opportunity that aligns with our focus on supporting sustainable and financially attractive infrastructure projects. We look forward to our ongoing partnership with Energy Vault as they continue to grow and expand their portfolio of owned and operated assets,” Powers added.

“The successful financing of our Cross Trails BESS project represents another significant milestone in executing our ‘Own & Operate’ strategy, delivering strong returns that will generate predictable, high margin and recurring revenue streams,” said Robert Piconi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Energy Vault. “Following our recent Calistoga Resiliency Center project financing with Eagle Point, this latest financing close with them demonstrates our ability to attract premium financing partners while building a diversified portfolio of attractive energy storage assets across the globe. With an attractive return and a 10-year offtake agreement in place, the Cross Trails BESS is another example of our commitment to creating long-term shareholder value through strategic energy storage asset ownership and operation in key growth markets.”

This investment underscores Eagle Point’s ongoing commitment to backing clean energy infrastructure with stable, long-term economic and environmental impact. As the energy transition accelerates, Eagle Point continues to identify and invest in differentiated projects with strong counterparties and proven technology platforms.

This is Eagle Point’s second collaboration with Energy Vault, following a $28 million financing for the Calistoga Resiliency Center earlier this year.

Eagle Point | www.eaglepointcredit.com 

Energy Vault | www.energyvault.com 

Dominion Energy Virginia announced that it plans to install a solar array on the roof and parking lot of the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ future stadium. After the Flying Squirrels’ 2026 season, Dominion Energy plans to install more than 1,700 solar panels on CarMax Park’s two-tiered roof, in addition to five solar-covered carports in an adjacent parking lot. The installation is expected to be among the largest in all of professional baseball, including both the major and minor leagues. It will require local and state approval.

The solar installation will generate about 1 megawatt (MW) of carbon-free electricity, enough to power 250 Richmond homes at peak output. The stadium project will also count toward the company’s goal of using previously developed land for some power generation projects.

“We’re thrilled that such an iconic Richmond landmark will help deliver reliable, affordable and increasingly clean power for our customers,” said Ed Baine, Dominion Energy’s Executive Vice President of Utility Operations and President of Dominion Energy Virginia.

If approved by regulators, the project will add to Dominion Energy’s growing solar fleet in Virginia, which is the third largest in the country among utilities and produces enough power for more than 750,000 homes at peak output

“We’re proud to partner with Dominion Energy Virginia to bring a new solar array to CarMax Park, further cementing Richmond’s leadership in clean energy,” Flying Squirrels Managing Partner Lou DiBella said. “This project isn’t just about what happens inside the ballpark; it’s about stepping up as a community partner and using our platform to help bring clean energy to the city.”

“This solar project represents the kind of integrated, collaborative approach that’s essential to achieving Richmond’s clean energy goals,” said Laura Thomas, Director of the City of Richmond’s Office of Sustainability. “It’s a great example of how public, private, and community partners can come together around a shared vision for a more resilient, sustainable future.”

CarMax Park is expected to be completed by the start of the team’s 2026 season and will serve as an anchor in the city’s newly named Diamond District, currently under redevelopment. The Flying Squirrels are the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants.

Dominion Energy | https://www.dominionenergy.com/

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Schaeffler, a leading automotive and industrial supplier, to deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and software across Schaeffler sites. The partnership will support Schaeffler in commissioning around 2300 charging points in Europe.

By integrating hardware and SolarEdge’s EV charging software capabilities into Schaeffler’s infrastructure, the collaboration will enable Schaeffler employees and fleet vehicle drivers to charge their EVs at company locations, starting with the newly electrified parking lot at Schaeffler’s Technology Center (Technologiezentrum) at its global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

Powered by SolarEdge’s Wevo technology, now part of its advanced ONE for C&I energy optimization platform, the solution is designed to deliver a frictionless charging experience for employees including a custom app.

“We are excited to deepen our partnership with Schaeffler,” said Naama Ohana, Chief Commercial & Industrial Division at SolarEdge. “Our solar technology has powered Schaeffler rooftops with safe, reliable energy for many years. Now, our Enterprise Service Group is proud to further support Schaeffler’s energy transition by delivering EV charging software, services, and hardware. This is a great example of how our advanced software capabilities can add value to our customers’ energy transition strategy.”

SolarEdge | https://www.solaredge.com/en