U.S. renewables persevered, set records in a pandemic year
Solar and wind power installations hit all-time highs and became a larger part of the country’s energy mix in 2020, according to a new report.
Indiana looks to establish statewide renewable development regulations
H.B.1381, which would establish standardized renewable development regulations across the state, has passed in the Indiana House and now moves to the Senate.
Sunrise brief: Bundled rooftop solar from Sunnova wins bid to join New England bulk market
Also on the rise: Partners target battery weight in commercial EVs, Complete Solar becomes more complete, drivers can get a Slurpee and a jolt at a PG&E-backed charging location, and JinkoSolar inks a silicon supply deal.
Grid access charge for solar customers proposed in Missouri
HB 539 would require customers using solar panels to pay a fee and adds a grid access fee for customers who sell generated energy back to their utility.
Biden’s DOI revokes Trump-era attack on Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan
The Interior Department reversed a Trump administration stance, and said the DRECP is a landscape-level plan that streamlines renewable energy development while conserving desert ecosystems and providing outdoor recreation opportunities.
Group pushes for more solar and storage in Minnesota resource plan
A Minnesota citizen’s group has completed a resource plan, which proposes a solar-intensive approach that is projected to yield billions in savings for Xcel Energy customers.
SunPower posts solid Q4 results as tailwinds and storage help fuel growth
Storage, digital solutions, and the company’s distributed generation services platform will be key to its long-term growth, CEO Tom Werner said in an earnings call.
New York towns launch a community solar program, but with a twist
The community solar program powers entire communities with renewable power and passes along guaranteed bill savings. But there’s a novel twist to it.
U.S. poised to lead utility-scale energy storage market in record year
Solar-plus-storage installations are emerging as a major growth factor for the overall market, according to a new report from IHS Markit.
Duke Energy announces major solar additions in Florida and the Carolinas
More than 1.3 GW will be built or owned by the utility across Florida and the Carolinas in the coming years, driven by the company’s Competitive Procurement for Renewable Energy program.
