Montana ushers in community solar
Montana will allow community solar projects effective June 13, so long as the governor does not veto the legislation.
House bill puts nearly 500 GW of solar and storage projects at risk
Meeting the proposed operational deadline coupled with permitting delays and supply chain challenges means developers would have to rush to start and finish projects in 3.5 years. Cleanview quantifies the enormous amount of clean energy capacity at risk.
Carrier debuts residential heat pump for cold climates
The U.S. heating specialist said its new heat pump system can operate “reliably” at -22 F and achieve 100% heating capacity at 1.4 F, with full cooling capacity being achievable at 122 F.
Nevada passes bills to expand rooftop solar, investigate utilities’ pricing
Amid allegations over NV Energy overcharging ratepayers for decades, Nevada passed two bills that will investigate how utilities pass power costs onto customers and expand access to rooftop solar.
RFP Alert: Appalachian Power seeks 1.1 GW of renewable energy
The utility issued two requests for proposals, one for 800 MW of solar, storage and wind, and one for 300 MW of solar, wind or hydroelectric power.
Solar and chip titan back in groove overhauling SunPower
T.J. Rogers, founder of former Cypress Semiconductor is forging global strategic alliances and hunting acquisition targets to restore the SunPower brand to solar-business greatness.
Coldplay, Kardinia Energy roll out printed solar during concert at Stanford Stadium
The rollout marks one of the largest live-event deployments of mobile solar today and offers a high-profile test for organic, ink-based photovoltaics.
GE Appliances unveils residential hybrid heat pump water heater
The U.S. manufacturer said its new heat pump water heater can provide up to 60% more hot water than standard electric water heaters.
Automated solar permitting bill sails through New Jersey Assembly
Bills to remove bottlenecks popped up across the country this session, but New Jersey’s is one of the few that has not yet fallen flat.
Put American energy – and jobs – first
If Congress rolls back renewable energy tax credits, they won’t just be shifting dollars on a spreadsheet—they’ll be cutting real, good-paying jobs in communities across the country.
