TEP tacks on a special solar fee in new rate plan
Tucson Electric Power is the first Arizona utility to finalize a rate plan since the Arizona Corporation Commission all but ended net-metering in the state for new customers – and they are taking advantage of it.
Massachusetts to extend SREC 2 until new program
The state has unveiled the latest version of its next solar incentive program, and will extend eligibility for larger projects under the SREC 2 program until the new program starts.
SolarCity brand to disappear
Along with changing its name from Tesla Motors to Tesla Inc. the electric vehicle and battery maker will eliminate the SolarCity brand.
Enphase job losses to largely impact Californian HQ
Around 75 jobs will be lost during the microinverter specialist’s restructuring drive, which reflects increased price pressure across the segment, both globally and in the U.S.
Enphase to shed 18% of workforce in latest restructuring drive
SEC filing outlines proposed changes, described by company CEO Paul Nahi as “necessary to create path to sustained profitability”. Restructuring will cost estimated $2 million and follows announcement last year of staff losses.
Xcel commissions 62.25 MW Minnesota solar farm
The utility, one of the Midwest’s biggest, now owns the two largest solar project in the region, both located in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
Spruce raises $445 million investment for 2017 projects
Spruce Finance, which provides consumer financing for residential solar and energy efficiency projects, has raised a total of $445 million in tax equity and project debt transactions to support its activities in 2017.
Berkeley Lab finds negligible potential rate impacts from distributed solar
The latest report from the respected national lab finds that even if – big if – behind-the-meter solar is raising the rates of other utility customers, the impacts are tiny, especially compared to other activities.
New Jersey reaches 2 GW of installed solar
With a strong market in 2016, New Jersey retains the fourth-largest installed capacity and the 2nd largest capacity of distributed generation in the United States.
Duke Energy connected 500 MW of solar in 2016
Just because the calendar turned to 2017, however, doesn’t mean the utility is planning to slow down its solar acquisition. It’s seeking to add at least 460 MW this year as well.
