Diversity, Part III, in which Frank Andorka feels something like hope
In the final part of our three-part series on The Solar Foundation’s diversity study, our reporter talks to industry leaders to find out what the next steps are to fixing some of the gaps in diversity in the solar industry.
Solar Diversity, Part II: Why is this industry so white?
Veteran reporter Frank Andorka gets granular with some shocking numbers from The Solar Foundation’s Diversity Study – and wonders aloud why women of color are getting the fuzziest end of the lollipop.
Dominion Energy Virginia to push for 10 MW of community solar
The 10 MW RFP takes some of the first steps toward creating its Community Solar Pilot Program, which it was directed to do by Virginia Senate Bill (SB) 1393 into law in May.
8minutenergy starts building next phase of 100 MW California cluster
The solar developer completed financing and tax equity for the 26 MW Redwood 4 Solar Farm, the next phase of a group of solar farms near Bakersfield, California.
Report: Diversity deferred, even in solar, is still diversity denied
In Part I of our three part series, veteran reporter Frank Andorka examines the sobering top-line news from The Solar Foundation’s Diversity report released tonight – and explains why he thinks this industrywide initiative might be different than those that came before.
Report: Trump likely to impose solar tariffs if USITC recommends them
According to Axios, officials close to the president put the likelihood of him imposing a remedy at 90%.
Panasonic to close Oregon ingot factory and eliminate 92 jobs
In its announcement, the company cited “business conditions in [its] part of the solar industry” as the reason for the closure, making it the second Oregon solar company to announce a closure in the past month.
Too little, too late? ACC convenes ethics workshop
In a move that could be labeled closing the barn door after the horses have left, the Arizona Corporation Commission convened an ethics workshop on Aug. 31, two months AFTER the FBI started its own investigation surrounding ACC elections.
AEE corrals big businesses to support pro-solar policies
The Advanced Energy Buyers Group plans to seek expanded access to clean, affordable renewable energy through policy support at the local, state and national levels.
PURPA pummeled: Pro-solar law savaged before House committee
Before the House Energy & Commerce Committee Subcommittee, utilities and regulators argued for significant changes to the 1978 law that has helped propel solar forward in states across the country – and the SEIA’s sole representative valiantly tried to make solar’s case.
