SEIA pushes America First solar policy as industry descends on D.C.
As the industry meets with the U.S. Trade Representative for one last hearing on the Suniva/SolarWorld trade case before he offers advice to President Trump, the national association pushes its latest lobbying message.
All in: PG&E signs energy storage deals totaling 165 MW
The most recent contracts, which still need to be approved by California regulators, are part of their state-mandated goal of adding 580 MW of storage by 2020.
Trump appoints pro-tariff advocate to trade committee advising Lighthizer
Overnight, the president appointed three new members of his Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations, including one that came out strongly in favor of the Suniva/SolarWorld Section 201 trade petition.
Level Solar files for Chapter 11
After bizarrely disappearing off the face of the Earth in September, dropping its website and laying off all its employees, the New York solar installer has filed for bankruptcy.
What the…!?! Before filing, Suniva discussed tariff case with Trump trade officials
According to emails obtained by E&E News and viewed by pv magazine, lawyers for Suniva contacted two members of the U.S. Trade Representative’s office to discuss the Section 201 trade case that has roiled the industry since April.
Altus Power infuses solar investment fund with $150 million
The cash infusion comes at a time when community and commercial solar projects need the money, and more states are looking to expand such programs.
Proposed federal legislation would gut PURPA
It was inevitable: The state-level attempts to undermine the 1978 law that has helped drive solar and wind expansion have gone national.
Puerto Rico receives an influx of solar-powered help
The U.S. territory is still devastated and is struggling with basic needs, including a widespread lack of electricity. Global nonprofit OHorizons and battery company sonnen are trying to help.
New York becomes the fourth state to add energy storage mandate
Following the lead of Utah, Oregon and Massachusetts, the New York Public Service Commission has been charged with creating the targets by January 1.
Duke sets goal to purchase 680 MW of solar in 2018 under new rules
Four months after North Carolina revised its rules governing solar procurement in the state, Duke Energy has proposed an aggressive solar expansion for next year.
