Pioneer Community Energy Commits Nearly $2 Billion in Power
Rocklin, CA — Pioneer Community Energy (Pioneer), a locally owned not-for-profit electricity provider headquartered in Rocklin, California, announced today that it has signed Power
Urban Development
The World Bank Group supports cities and mobilizes subnational finance to create jobs by building urban infrastructure and strengthening municipal services.
News | City of San José
In addition to this unique solar agreement, SJCE and Terra-Gen contracted for a 15-year PPA for another 100 MW of new solar. This project is expected to reach commercial operation by the
Urban Project Brings Hope in Djibouti and Beyond
The Djibouti Integrated Slum Upgrading Project, launched in 2018, aims to improve living conditions in deprived urban areas in Djibouti City and to strengthen the capacity of public institutions
Power Purchase Agreements for Utility-Scale Solar Projects | Law of
Explore the critical role of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in securing revenue streams for utility-scale solar projects, including their importance in project financing and risk mitigation strategies.
Gearing up for India''s Rapid Urban Transformation
Building the necessary infrastructure will be key for creating livable, climate-resilient, and inclusive cities that drive the economy forward. Since nearly 70 % of the urban infrastructure needed
Demographic Trends and Urbanization
Demographic trends are diverse among regions, within regions and within countries: while many cities will continue to grow, albeit at declining rates, many other cities are looking at
Going Solar
Putting solar on your home is an important financial decision. Follow the step-by-step guide below and consult the California Public Utilities Commission''s
Silicon Valley Clean Energy: The Power of Community
Since joining SVCE in 2018, Monica and her team helped negotiate and execute more than $3.6 billion in 20 long-term power purchase agreements for clean and
Pakistan: The World Bank Announces New Project to Improve Urban
WASHINGTON, December 11, 2025 – The World Bank''s Board of Executive Directors has approved $400 million in financing for a new project that will provide safely managed water, sanitation and
Banking on Cities: Investing in Resilient and Low-Carbon Urbanization
This report highlights the substantial investments required to build more resilient and low-carbon cities in low- and middle-income countries. These investments are crucial to strengthen
How an Urban Program in Ethiopia Delivered More than a Million Jobs
Discover how the Ethiopia Urban Institutional and Infrastructure Development Program created 1.15 million jobs with World Bank support.
Aggregated Renewables Purchasing: 5 Key Questions, Answered
The U.S. Department of Energy defines community solar as any solar project or purchasing program, within a geographic area, in which the benefits flow to multiple customers such as individuals,
Solar in Disadvantaged Communities
This program provides an avenue for customers residing in multifamily affordable housing to access solar electric generation, with a special provision to increase solar installation in DACs.
India has a critical opportunity to drive resilient urban development
Investments in adaptation will also save over 130,000 lives from extreme heat impacts by 2050. With over 50 percent of the urban infrastructure required for 2050 still to be built, India has a
Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable City
Extreme urban heat is becoming an urgent challenge for Bangkok, threatening lives, livelihoods, and the city''s economic resilience. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect exacerbates this crisis, turning built-up
New World Bank Financing Set to Revamp Dodoma''s Urban Mobility
A new World Bank-financed investment will enhance mobility and accessibility in Tanzania''s capital, Dodoma, unlocking economic opportunities and creating over 10,000 new jobs by 2030, while
Understanding Third-Party Ownership Financing
Third-party financing is a well-established financing solution in the United States, having emerged in the solar industry as one of the most popular