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California pivots to propose $24 average fixed fee to electric bills

The Public Utilities Commission said the new billing structure will include a reduction of electricity rates by 5 to 7 cents per kilowatt hour.

Solar module prices remain steady amid unchanged market fundamentals

In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a quick look at the main price trends in the global PV industry.

Environmental lifecycle assessment of PERC solar modules

IEA PVPS Task 12 analyzes the environmental impact of passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) technology in PV installations in comparison to the monocrystalline silicon technology (AI-BSF) and the trend towards installing horizontal single-axis tracker systems as opposed to fixed tilt systems.

West Virginia Governor vetoes bill that would double allowable solar project size

House Bill 5528 would have lifted the limit on utility-scale solar project size from 50 MW to 100 MW.

Half of homeowners see solar as a good investment, but 75% said cost is a problem

A survey report from solar design and sales software provider Aurora Solar showed continued customer interest in solar, but a high interest rate environment is dampening that interest.

Texas solar boom project updates

Hundreds of megawatts of clean energy head to Texas as Microsoft signs a power purchase agreement, Amshore secures land for solar and batteries, and Swift Current Energy secures tax equity for a 260 MW project.

Californians could see up to $128 fixed charge added to their monthly electric bill

The monthly charge would be assessed regardless of any energy conservation efforts or solar production at home. Eighteen California Congressional representatives wrote a letter to the Public Utilities Commission warning the proposed charge would harm low- and middle income residents and “undercut investments in renewable energy.”

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Sunnova becomes exclusive solar provider at Home Depot stores

Over 2,000 locations will host Sunnova representatives helping customers start their inquiry into solar, storage, and home energy management.

Walmart makes big commitments to solar energy

The retail giant entered multiple new agreements across the U.S. with solar developers, furthering its position as a corporate leader in solar adoption.

DOE releases funds to streamline siting and permitting for renewables

The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $22 million in funds under its Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program.

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