John Fitzgerald Weaver
California utility pays $175,000 settlement for false ‘renewable’ advertising
The Southern California Gas Company has agreed to a settlement of $175,000, without admitting fault, to cease claims that their gas is ‘renewable’. The company will also update its website to clarify that only 5% of its gas comes from renewable sources.
Solar racking company ESDEC eyes $5 billion valuation ahead of planned IPO
Bolstered by private equity and the acquisition of four U.S. manufacturers, ESDEC is seeking further expansion via capital raised from public markets.
NorSun developing 5 GW U.S. solar wafer facility, Meyer Burger in the wings
The experienced Norwegian solar ingot and wafer manufacturer, is advancing plans for the construction of a 5 GW solar wafer factory in the U.S. Meyer Burger has stated that the two companies are communicating heavily on the topic, as the module manufacturer expects further expansion announcements.
Domestic content guidance on solar cells and structural steel
The IRS and Treasury released the first round Domestic Content Bonus Credit Guidance – but the new guidance seems to raise more questions than it answers.
Sunlight Financial challenged to sell $550 million in residential loans
Following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes, the loan products of the residential solar finance company Sunlight Financial are at risk of being sold for a loss. This has led the firm to question its ability to continue operating.
Developer challenges Massachusetts town on solar zoning restrictions
PureSky Energy, formerly Amp Energy, contends that Shutesbury, Massachusetts is violating state law with its solar zoning regulations. The town is actively seeking to dismiss the lawsuit.
Ohio tightens screws on large solar facilities
The Ohio Power Siting Board has unveiled new regulations after its five year rule review, including 350 foot setbacks, sound regulations, and an underground drilling contingency plan, addressing the state’s extensive network of fracking pipes.
Arizona sues Vision Solar and lead generator Solar Xchange
Arizona’s attorney general is suing Vision Solar and Solar Xchange for alleged utility impersonation, Do Not Call breaches, incentive misrepresentation, and misleading finance processes that had customers paying for solar loans before their bills were reduced.
The economics of solar grazing
A survey conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois, combined with prior research, details what solar grazers have purchased when building out their businesses and what they earn. Additional documentation highlights complex grazing business plans on large utility-scale solar facilities.
Solar decommissioning plans for 36 U.S. states
The Law Firm Lewis Roca released what it believes is the first legal analysis compiling and assessing renewable energy decommissioning requirements across the nation.
