As the summer sun turns up the heat, we're inspired by the turning gears of progress and innovation here at Madison. This month, we're excited to share a series of updates that reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence and growth, including the breaking announcement of our newest platform, MEI+. From exciting new projects and partnerships to milestones achieved by our dedicated team, we're moving forward with the same relentless energy that drives us every day. Read on to discover the latest happenings and how we're continuing to make strides in clean energy.
Madison Energy Infrastructure (Madison) is proud to announce the launch of MEI+, a comprehensive program designed to help leading organizations deliver bottom-line impact and accelerate their journey toward net zero. Combining an ecosystem of clean energy projects with new digital solutions and a proven track record of execution, MEI+ provides an innovative opportunity for businesses and the public sector to transform ambitious sustainability goals into reality.Built on Madison’s successful recipe, which has already delivered results for leaders in cold storage, retail, agriculture, consumer packaging, and other industries, MEI+ offers an unparalleled suite of clean energy infrastructure and services.
This month's Project Spotlight features our Valleyview project from our partners at Lineage. This roof mount in Ohio will be 1,256 kW when installed, generating 1.5 MWh annually. The site is expected to reach PTO this coming August, 2024.
This month's top reads and listens explore two exciting advancements in clean energy: the potential of floating solar panels on lakes and reservoirs to generate significant electricity, and the recent passage of Canada's Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit.
A burgeoning technology known as floating photovoltaics, aka “floatovoltaics” simultaneously gathers energy from the sun and shades the water, reducing evaporation — an especially welcome bonus where droughts are getting worse.
The CAD $5.6bn Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit (ITC) was revealed last March. Now the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, has received Royal Assent, seeing the ITC and other measures pass into law.
The month marks movement in renewables in Vermont, Michigan, and Illinois.
Democratic lawmakers override Scott’s veto of their renewable energy standard, setting in motion a multi-year plan.
A pair of bills that would establish rules for a community solar market are working their way through the Michigan legislature.
Illinois renewables plan, called Renewable Energy Access Plan, encourages grid-enhancing technologies.
Two weeks ago, our construction and project management teams showcased their expertise and commitment at one of our largest solar sites, hosting the entire company for a day in the field. The project, located in PJM, will help power the ambitious growth of one of our customers and we can't wait to share more details soon.
Madison was thrilled to be highlighted in the Forbright Bank Sustainability Report for 2023. This recognition underscores our commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in our industry. We are proud of this achievement and motivated to continue leading by example in sustainability.
AccelDev hosted a unique summer camp-style networking event in the Catskills for their developer partners. This immersive experience combined professional development (sharing stories and trade secrets) with team-building activities (horseback riding, s'mores) in a beautiful mountain setting.
83% of businesses with stated sustainability goals are not on track to meet them. Under-staffed, under-resourced, and facing a fragmented market of consultants, developers, and individual vendors, sustainability leaders are operating in a complex and demanding environment.In this latest article, Madison's CRO, Cameron Bard, dives into how MEI+ addresses these industry shortcomings by starting with the challenge and working backwards to the solution.
Charles DuhiggIn
"Supercommunicators," Charles Duhigg reveals how effective communication hinges on understanding three types of conversations: practical, emotional, and social. Through compelling stories, such as a juror leading a divided room to consensus and a CIA officer recruiting a reluctant agent, Duhigg illustrates the importance of identifying and leveraging the hidden layers in every dialogue. He also explores how our experiences, values, and emotions shape our discussions, from personal to professional settings. By the book's end, readers will learn the essential skills to connect and communicate more effectively with anyone.
Did you know that solar energy as we know it today is over seventy years old? The journey began in 1954, when a pioneering team of scientists—Daryl Chaplin, Calvin Souther, and Gerald Pearson—developed the first practical silicon solar cell at Bell Labs in New Jersey, USA.The team showcased their innovation by powering a small toy Ferris wheel and a solar-powered radio transmitter, illustrating the potential of their breakthrough. These initial silicon cells boasted an efficiency of about 6% in converting sunlight to electricity, a significant leap forward compared to previous attempts.