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Growing food and power on the same land:
As California farmers face worsening drought, extreme heat and rising costs, the state is racing to expand solar energy infrastructure.
R.N.D.I. Sourced News
Aug 250 min read
California Expanding ZEV Infrastructure
The [CEC] investment plan includes $95.2 million to accelerate the buildout of zero-emission vehicle infrastructure across California.
Farmed Sourced News
Aug 180 min read
Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Broadband
CPUC Last Mile Broadband Deployment Project Brings Connectivity and Digital Sovereignty to Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation
Farmed Sourced News
Aug 180 min read
Rural Broadband in California
Connecting California: How CPUC Programs Help Bring High-Speed Internet to Rural Communities
Farmed Sourced News
Jul 300 min read
California's Mobile Agrivoltaics
This paper presents the design and energy analysis of a novel Mobile Agrivoltaic (MAV) platform engineered to overcome limitations of fixed AgPV in California.
Farmed Sourced News
Jul 130 min read
$37 Million in EV Charging
Washington state is investing $37.3M to expand EV charging infrastructure, with a major focus on rural communities, tribal nations, and areas underserved by private investment.
Farmed Sourced News
Jun 10 min read
A Strong Electric Vehicle (EV) Case
Rising Gasoline Prices Make for a Strong Electric Vehicle (EV) Case.
Farmed Sourced News
Apr 150 min read
Data Centers Going Rural
Nearly 40% of Americans now live within 5 miles of a data center.
Farmed Sourced News
Apr 130 min read
Agrivoltaics Delivers
Agrivoltaics: How combining solar panels and farming delivers big benefits.
Farmed Sourced News
Mar 20 min read
Zayo’s 622-Mile Fiber Corridor Links Data Centers in Western US
The company said its long-haul fiber route will connect emerging AI ecosystems, extending data and cloud access across Oregon, California, and Nevada.
R.N.D.I. Sourced News
Nov 12, 20250 min read
Using the Sun: Agrivoltaics
‘Planting’ solar panels on agricultural lands may prevent crop loss and generate clean energy.
Farmed Sourced News
Apr 25, 20240 min read
Farming For Crops — and For Solar Power
Farming for solar power can be an additional money-maker.
Farmed Sourced News
Sep 12, 20220 min read
Etheric to bring new internet option to SJB
Phase 1 of the network will provide service to all of downtown San Juan Bautista, with delivery starting in July.
R.N.D.I. Sourced News
Jun 16, 20220 min read
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