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Newsom vetoes another bill to curb California’s rising energy demand
Gov. Newsom said the virtual power plant bill would not have improved electric grid reliability planning because it did “not align with the California Public Utility Commission’s Resource Adequacy framework.”
Idaho drops solar compensation rates by 31%
After utility Idaho Power proposed paying 60% less for the energy it buys from rooftop solar owners, the utilities commission landed about in the middle, deciding to cut net metering rates by 31%.
Republicans could legalize community solar in Ohio soon, but with a caveat
Ohio lawmakers picked up legislation that ran out of time during last year’s session, this time changing the proposed “community solar” pilot to “community energy.”
Arkansas to build 600 MW solar project for Google’s $4B data center
When complete, the project will add 600 MW to the 3,245 MW of solar capacity on the Arkansas grid.
Newsom strikes down bill to help reduce electric demand despite unanimous approval
Gov. Newsom said the bill would not have improved electric grid reliability planning because it did “not align with the California Public Utility Commission’s Resource Adequacy framework.”
After years of legal challenges, New Mexico celebrates its first community solar project
After the New Mexico’s investor-owned utilities fought against New Mexico’s community solar program, bringing it all the way to the state’ supreme court, New Mexico is celebrating the completion of its first community solar project.
Wisconsin Republican lawmakers push for community solar bill after utility pushback
Community solar advocates are hoping third time’s a charm as Republicans work on a new community solar bill, revamping it with considerable changes.
With federal policy suppressed and energy affordability at center stage, researchers say states have options
Reversing federal policies will have “severe” impacts on electricity affordability, Resources for the Future says, but states can implement carbon pricing to drive down ratepayers’ energy prices and incentivize more renewable energy development.
Clinton Foundation, Presidential Library go solar
A new sustainable energy district will offset all of the Clinton Presidential Center’s energy use with solar energy while providing a guaranteed 40% annual utility savings for 30 years.
TotalEnergies sells 50% stake in 1.4 GW solar portfolio
TotalEnergies announced it is acquiring a 49% interest in natural gas assets in Oklahoma on the same day it announced it is selling a 50% stake in its North American solar portfolio.
