Ryan Kennedy
Letter from 38 Republicans calls for full repeal of “green new scam”
House Republicans are clashing over the fate of Inflation Reduction Act tax credits, which have led to over $130 billion in private investment announcements.
California committee advances bill to break rooftop solar contracts on home sale
An amended bill that would end net metering for homes with solar once they are sold passed the California State Assembly’s Utilities & Energy Committee.
FTC Solar revenue jumps 58% in Q1
The solar tracker provider had strong quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year growth, posting $20.8 million in Q1, 2025.
Retractable 1.2 kW solar awning for RVs begins commercial production
Xponent Power is now producing its Xpanse solar awning and has established dealer partnerships in Arizona, Texas and California.
First Solar lowers 2025 earnings expectations due to tariff challenges
The solar panel manufacturer’s stock declined roughly 10% following the release of its Q1 2025 report.
U.S. residential solar falls to lowest-ever $2.50 per watt, said EnergySage
Quotes for rooftop solar projects are averaging $28,750 before incentives, said the marketplace operator.
Nexamp secures $340 million refinancing for distributed solar portfolio
The developer and operator closed a $340 million private placement debt refinancing with PGIM Private Capital.
California proposes reduced liabilities on small businesses installing solar
California AB 1104 is expected to lower the administrative burden on small businesses that move forward with installing solar.
RFP Alert: Michigan Solar for All seeks low-income residential and community solar
Michigan is distributing nearly $9 million in grants for pilot projects for rooftop solar and residential-serving community solar projects 5 MW or under.
Ethanol corn uses farmland area the size of New York — could solar do it better?
U.S. corn growth for fuel – not food occupies 29.7 million acres. A study from Cornell University finds that corn grown for ethanol fuel requires 31 times as much land as solar per unit of energy.
