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Evaluating Distributed Energy Generation & Microgrid Resilience
Clean energy only works if the power stays on. That’s why at Optony, we take an integrated, implementation-focused approach to distributed energy generation and microgrid development, recognizing that success isn’t measured by just one outcome.
Oct 15, 2025


DOE Partnerships in Action: Advancing Clean Energy Through Years of Collaboration
For over 15 years, Optony has been a trusted partner to government agencies, utilities, and institutions across the U.S., delivering...
Aug 14, 2025


Large-Scale Solar: Scaling PV for American Agriculture Applications
The Future of Energy and Agriculture The demand for large-scale solar projects on US agricultural land has reached new heights....
Jul 16, 2025


CalCCA 2025 Irvine Conference Showcases Power of Community Choice
“CCAs are the future…we have shared goals and we’re working together. We want to change our future and we’re going...
May 8, 2025


Beyond the Tailpipe (Part 2): The Comprehensive Guide to Optony’s Electric Vehicle Lifecycle Analysis
The Comprehensive Guide to Optony’s Electric Vehicle Lifecycle Analysis
Oct 31, 2023


Optony and EcoShift Create Clean Energy Plan for Durham County, NC
Durham County’s full clean energy plan provides a roadmap to enable the county to achieve their sustainability goals through a combines of strategic policy and program design.
Oct 20, 2023


Beyond the Tailpipe (Part 1): A Preview
Optony’s Lifecycle Carbon Analysis is set to decode the realistic cradle-to-grave carbon footprint of zero-emission vehicles.
Oct 20, 2023


Optony Supports Regional Renewable Energy Procurement Project, Provides Lower Pricing at Utility Scale
Led by Alameda County, with help from Joint Venture Silicon Valley and Optony, the Renewable Energy Procurement Project package will provide lower prices than individual parties could have obtained.
Jan 14, 2020


Solar in Your Community is Live
Optony will contribute to the success of community solar program by offering support services in program design review and technical planning for participating SIYC teams, with fees covered by DOE grants.
Nov 14, 2018


Optony Partners With Top Consultants On Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Masterplan
Optony has joined a partnership of five top Bay Area consultancies and nonprofits to create a local resource assessment and...
Nov 1, 2018


Optony Partners with Colorado Energy Group (CEG) on Solar Strategy for City of Boulder
Optony and Boulder-based partner CEG began work on a citywide local energy masterplan that includes a focus on solar and storage for the City’s own facilities. Within a few weeks, the Optony and Colorado Energy Group strategy grabbed media attention in a front-page article in Boulder’s principal daily news service.
Jul 28, 2017


Berkeley City Council Introduces Optony Solar Strategy and Facilities Plan
In 2015, the City of Berkeley passed an ambitious resolution for 50% of the community’s energy needs to be met by solar energy by the year 2030. In order to turn that goal into a concrete plan, the City moved to bring in a solar strategy team, led by Optony and working closely with the City’s Energy Commission.
Nov 25, 2016


Large-Scale Solar and Agricultural Land: Balancing Clean Energy and Food Production in the San Joaquin Valley
Large-Scale Solar and Agricultural Land: Balancing Clean Energy and Food Production in the San Joaquin Valley
Jan 28, 2016


12 Communities Join the Sustainable Energy Roadmap Initiative
Silicon Valley, California: The Sustainable Energy Roadmap (SER) program is focused on helping local communities to set and pursue goals...
Jan 1, 2016


Sustainable Energy Roadmap Kicks Off in California’s San Joaquin Valley
Fresno, California | State-funded Sustainable Energy Roadmap Program Seeks San Joaquin Valley Communities to Join Its Efforts The San Joaquin Valley...
Nov 14, 2015


Sustainable Energy Business Districts: Resource Guides Published
Silicon Valley, California | February 2015 Sector-specific resource guides shed light on best practices and lessons learned As a part...
Feb 5, 2015


Optony joins U.S. Energy Efficiency Trade Mission Travel in China
Beijing, China | December 2014 December 2014 Energy Efficiency Business Development Trade Mission to China In December 2014, leading American...
Dec 2, 2014


Optony Becomes Third-Time DOE Awardee of the SunShot Award to Reduce Solar Costs
Silicon Valley, California | November 6, 2013 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that Optony will receive a SunShot...
Nov 6, 2013


Optony Completes Initial Site Screenings, Feasibility Studies, and Issues RFP for the SEED Fund
San Francisco Bay Area, California |Â September 12, 2013 Optony completed over 150 initial site screens and 35 feasibility studies for...
Sep 12, 2013
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