Ben Santarris
U.S. trade body places final stamp on solar duties
The U.S. International Trade Commission has activated steep duties to offset what it deems improper trade practices supporting U.S. solar imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Proposed rule changes for Foreign Entities of Concern could alter solar supply chains
By disqualifying projects or companies that do not meet the new criteria, the rules in the House Ways and Means Committee’s proposed budget potentially could sideline clean energy initiatives already in development from receiving credits.
Survey: Texas GOP support growing for clean energy
Before expected June 2 end of the Texas legislative session, a Republican group friendly to clean energy issued results of a poll to dissuade GOP lawmakers from unduly curbing renewables.
A watershed moment for Texas solar
As Texas suddenly finds itself a leader in both solar deployment and manufacturing, debate in the Texas legislature and U.S. Congress could shape how much Texas once again will shape the nation’s energy trajectory.
Berkeley report endorses all-electric fire rebuilding
Study finds all-electric reconstruction of California’s fire-ravaged towns, compared with “dual-fuel” rebuilding with electricity and natural gas, is cheaper, faster, healthier and safer.
U.S. Commerce Department slaps unexpectedly high tariffs on solar imports
Coalition trade lawyer says the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final tariffs on solar cells and modules from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are among the highest rates he’s ever seen.
Judge blocks EPA, unlocks green bank
A federal district court judge barred the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from freezing its own green bank loans, including one for an affordable housing project in Oregon.
Familiar factions clash in final trade hearing
Testimony turns on whether U.S. solar imports from Southeast Asia have materially harmed the domestic production industry and whether solar modules and cells are like products.
Speculation on next trade cases focuses on Indonesia and Laos
The latest federal import data shows a dramatic swing from four countries whose U.S. solar imports are targeted by trade duties to two countries whose U.S. solar trade is unlitigated.
Four GOP senators resist IRA tax-credit repeal
Four Republican senators pen letter of opposition to full-scale repeal of energy tax credits contained within the Inflation Reduction Act to incentivize renewable energy manufacturing, development and use.
