Kern Water District Hopes to Cut Electric Costs with Solar Panels in Recharge Basins

A Kern County agricultural water district is putting some of its recharge basins to double duty: Sinking water and producing solar power.

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White Pine Renewables Inks Financing Deal with Beneficial State Bank and Energetic Capital for California Public Projects

SAN FRANCISCO (Feb. 12, 2025) – White Pine Renewables, a leading developer, owner and operator of behind-the-meter solar energy assets, today announced the successful closing of a loan with Beneficial State Bank and Energetic Capital to finance two operating solar projects in California. The projects, serving local power needs of the Feather Water District in […]

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Kern Water District Hopes to Cut Electric Costs with Solar Panels in Recharge Basins

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