ForeFront Power

Today ForeFront Power and the City of Fresno are flipping the switch on the largest commercial solar energy and battery storage system in the country! ☀️   The Fresno Department of Utilities (DPU) Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility is now home to a 19.6 MW #solarenergy and #batterystorage system, capping off the DPU’s 27 MW-DC behind-the-meter portfolio across three of its energy-intensive sites. By offsetting electrical demand with low-cost renewable energy, the DPU projects combined are projected to save taxpayers $122 million dollars by 2045. This landmark project represents the culmination of our years-long partnership with the City of Fresno. Together we’ve completed solar energy systems at multiple City-owned sites including the Fresno Animal Center, Fire Station 18, SE Police Station, and Fresno Yosemite Airport Garage. Now with the DPU portfolio online, the City of Fresno is on track to host the largest multi-campus solar energy and battery storage portfolio in the world!    Thank you to everyone at the City of Fresno, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and ForeFront Power who helped make this project a reality. And a special thanks to Ann Kloose, Cheryl Burns, and Tim Tompsett at the City of Fresno and Sam Zantzinger and Erinne Davis on the ForeFront Power team for their unwavering commitment to this project’s success.    Take a look at the Fresno citywide solar portfolio in our highlight reel below and read the full flip switch announcement here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g8eSc5bP   #California #Fresno #PublicUtilities #EnergyTransition 

Our award-winning project with Kern Community College District is a case study of how federal, state, and local cooperation builds prosperity in American communities. Thanks in part to federal tax incentives for energy innovation, California's Kern County is once again showing up as an energy pioneer. This 4.6 MW solar, battery storage, and EV charging portfolio spans 24,800 miles, saves the community college district $8M over 20 years, provides cutting-edge STEM education to 30,000 students, and creates local jobs. Check out the op-ed in The Bakersfield Californian by our customer, Marcos Rodriguez, and our chief commercial officer, Rachel McLaughlin, on how federal tax incentives for clean energy are crucial to American energy dominance. Read it here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gtyt-ag8 #California #SolarEnergy #BatteryStorage #EVCharging

Illinois could become the first Midwest state to adopt California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) standard and we’re here for it! ⚡🚚 With the potential adoption of California’s ACT rule, the Midwest could soon see stronger market signals, more fleet electrification options, and expanded #EVcharging infrastructure that would make it easier for fleet operators in nearby states to start adopting zero-emission trucks. Read more about how Illinois is leading the charge in Canary Media Inc. ⬇️ #Illinois #CleanFleets #ZEVs

For the 5th year in a row, ForeFront Power is an Environment+Energy Leader Award winner! This year our project with Kern Community College District has been recognized as a Top Project of the Year in Energy Innovation. The 4.6 MW solar energy and storage portfolio is delivering clean power, energy cost savings, and hands-on STEM learning opportunities across Kern CCD’s campuses. By generating 5.46 million kWh of clean electricity annually, the portfolio will help the District avoid emitting 3,800 metric tons in carbon emissions each year, which is the equivalent of taking 850 gas-powered cars off the road each year. We’re honored to once again be recognized by E+E Leader’s prestigious awards program and proud to support Kern CCD’s commitment to sustainability, educational opportunity, and energy resilience. To learn more about the project, read the full announcement via the link in the comments below! #California #SolarSchools #EnergyTransition #EELeaderAwards

The road ahead to electrifying your fleet may feel daunting or difficult to navigate, but you don’t have to do it alone. There are programs, grants, and incentives available to support your #EV transition, and the ForeFront Power team is here to guide you through the process. Check out our latest blog post by our Business Development Associate of Fleet Electrification Louise Elzvik for a tour of the current EV incentive landscape and insights on how you can fund your next electrification project. Read the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gKjisUpm #EVcharging #ElectricVehicles #FleetManagement #EnergyTransition

Last chance to secure your spot for our webinar tomorrow! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsSJF_sH

American energy dominance depends on solar and storage. Solar added a record-shattering 50 GW of new capacity in 2024 and, together with storage, comprised 84% of new capacity added to the grid. As America races to meet the energy demands of AI, data centers, and advanced manufacturing, solar and storage have proven they deliver the reliability, dispatchability, and affordability that we need. Learn more in the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie’s Solar Market Insight 2024 Year in Review: https://lnkd.in/eY5MU5ix

The road to fleet electrification is complex–but Penske Energy, our joint venture with Penske Transportation Solutions, is helping fleet leaders navigate their #EV transition with ease. In a recent interview with EVinfo.net, Managing Director of Penske Energy Travis Hill explains how they help businesses identify the best applications for electric vehicles, develop cost-effective charging solutions, and optimize total cost of ownership through incentives and operational savings. Backed by ForeFront Power’s expertise in energy infrastructure development and Penske’s deep fleet management experience, Penske Energy is setting the standard for #fleetelectrification. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gubZTffJ #Trucking #EVCharging #EnergyTransition

What an incredible turnout for our panel with Tracy Unified School District and SPURR Joint Powers Authority today at the CASH Annual Conference on School Facilities! Thank you to everyone who attended and a special thanks to to our panelists–Nate Smith-Ide, Jaime Quintana, and Charlie Benzyk–for sharing their fleet electrification expertise and project experience on the #CASH2025 stage. The conversation doesn’t stop there. You can find ForeFront Power at Booth 1406 and SPURR at Booth 1028 for the rest of the conference. Stop by and chat with us to learn how we can support your district’s #cleanenergy goals! ⚡️ Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) #CaliforniaSchools #K12 #FleetElectrification #EnergyTransition

🚍⚡ The future of electric school buses is solar-powered—and our Senior Manager Nate Smith-Ide is helping make that a reality. Tomorrow, Nate will take the stage at the CASH Annual Conference for a panel on how California schools can integrate solar energy to support EV charging infrastructure. Ahead of his panel, we sat down with Nate to talk about his career journey, the evolution of fleet electrification, and how solar energy is helping schools navigate the shift to clean transportation. Read his full #WeAreForeFront Q&A here: https://lnkd.in/gx5dWK_t And be sure to catch his #CASH2025 panel tomorrow: 🎤 Charging Ahead: Powering California School Transportation with Fleet Electrification 🗓️ Tuesday, Feb 25th | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM 📍 Pasadena Event Room, Renaissance Hotel Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) #CASH2025 #CaliforniaSchools #K12 #EVCharging #SolarEnergy