Rachel Metea
Solar grazing supports healthier soil, food for sheep, study finds
Solar sheep grazing helps to create a beneficial dual-use environment, found American Solar Grazing Association in a two-year study conducted at 31 different solar sites.
Local opposition threatens clean energy transition
Unprecedented local opposition and anti-solar local ordinances, along with softened federal support from the Trump administration, is driving a need for a new generation of state solar rights statutes, researchers conclude in a forthcoming paper from Arizona State University’s College of Law.
Sunshine State eyes faster solar permitting
Florida legislators are evaluating a bill that would cut down on the permitting process and allow the use of automated permitting software.
Texas House passes bill to require recycling of retired solar, wind projects
One of the biggest states for solar passed a bill through its House of Representatives to require the recycling of retired solar and wind projects.
Legislators call for increased transparency with PJM
Several states introduced bills this legislative session to require more transparency behind how utilities cast their PJM votes. Some bills passed, others failed, while the rest reside in limbo.
Schneider Electric announces facilitation of $1.7 billion tax credit transfers
Schneider Electric said it was able to streamline its process for tax credit transfers by collaborating with a range of different types of companies.
Virginia passes legislation to triple energy storage capacity
The legislation will become law unless Gov. Youngkin vetoes it by May 2.
SkyCharger awarded $10 million grant for two electric truck stops in Southern California
Located in two high-volume, low-income locations, the two charging stops aim to provide maximum impact for electric trucks and jobs for marginalized communities.
Connecticut bill may cut electricity costs but stymie solar
The bill would scale back residential solar incentives and make existing nuclear energy eligible for renewable energy credits, which critics say would hinder renewable energy buildout.
Michigan House eyes repeal of state authority over clean energy siting
Five months after Michigan began allowing developers to directly petition the state for constructing large renewable projects, a heavily supported bill in the House of Representatives aims to give local governments back their control in preventing clean energy projects.
