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California & Northwest Industry News: April 2023

April 11, 2023

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Updates on projects and companies in the California & Northwest region.

Top Starts | ENR Southwest Ranks the Largest Projects Started in the Last Year

Southwest Region's 2022 Project Starts Reaffirm Recovery

David M. Brown

February 28, 2023

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Solar generation, data centers, infrastructure and manufacturing projects powered the Southwest in 2022.

2022 Top 400 Sourcebook: Government Incentives Are Expected to Propel Solar Manufacturing

James Leggate

September 14, 2022

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Solar energy equipment maker First Solar Inc. recently announced plans to build a $1-billion photovoltaic module manufacturing plant at a to-be-determined location in the southeast U.S., and to invest another $185 million upgrading and expanding one of its existing plants in Ohio.

2022 Top 500 Sourcebook: Kiewit Wins Major US Solar Energy Job

Mary B. Powers

July 14, 2022

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Firm will engineer and build the $1.2-billion, 690-MW Gemini solar array in Nevada, says Primergy Solar, its California-based developer, owner and operator announced recently.

European Commission image with test that says "RePowerEU and cut our dependence on Russian gas"

EU Ramps Up 2030 Clean Energy Targets in Russia Response

Peter Reina

Debra K. Rubin

May 26, 2022

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REPowerEU plan calls for $220 billion in spending to disconnect from Russian oil and gas

Energy

Tariffs Extended on Solar Panels, But Concession to Contractors Made

Exclusion of double-sided units will boost utility-grade solar farms and other installations

Jeff Yoders

February 4, 2022

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President Joe Biden extends Trump administration tariffs by four years, but also eases terms to exclude a panel technology used on utility-grade solar projects.

Best Projects

Best Energy/Industrial: Turquoise Solar Project 60MW

October 26, 2021

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Completed in December 2020, the 61-MWdc solar farm is built on 180 acres of igneous rock in the 2,200-acre Reno Technology Park.

Can Clean Energy Provide Well Paying Construction Jobs?

Sen. Joe Manchin and advocates push for infrastructure funds

Pam McFarland

July 27, 2021

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The energy bill is expected to be rolled into the larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill package.

EIA Forecasts Renewable Generation To Rule by 2050

Pam Radtke Russell

January 30, 2020

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Current technologies will help reduce emissions through 2030, but the path to 2050 is not so clear.

100% Renewable Energy by 2050 Mandated for Puerto Rico

Pam Radtke Russell

April 24, 2019

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Puerto Rico will get 100% of its power from renewable resources by 2050 under legislation signed April 12 by the territory’s governor.

California Unveils ‘High-Impact’ Blueprint to Promote Heat Pumps

Wood Group Financial Review Uncovers 'Cultural Failings' in Projects Business

Federal Judge Upholds New York City Building Natural Gas Restriction

NJ Energy Firm Partners With UAE on Planned $25B Investment in Power for US Data Centers

Award of Excellence Winner Mark Pestrella: Public Service Savant Leads in Time of Crisis

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April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

Data center construction comes with tight deadlines and little room for error. Between supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and unexpected risks, staying on schedule and on budget requires a proactive approach. We'll break down five proven strategies that top data center teams use to identify and mitigate risks before they escalate.

Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

In today’s fast-paced, heavy civil construction industry, the ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is more critical than ever. Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how contractors can leverage data, reporting, and emerging AI tools to drive efficiency, improve decision-making, and stay ahead of the competition.