North Dakota secures solar relevance, support mounts for the Clean Energy Jobs Act: pvMB 7/22/19
Hope you were able to stay cool this weekend because we got a hot brief coming right at you!
The case for a U.S. federal green bank
In this post ClimateWorks makes the argument that whether you are looking to support innovation or deployment of existing clean energy solutions, a federal Green Bank would be a powerful tool for advancing the energy transition.
Tri-State dumps coal, eyes wind and solar as new fling
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association has announced it is creating an aggressive “Responsible Energy Plan,” one which begins with the retiring of the 100 MW Nucla Coal Plant in early 2020.
Cuomo signs mega mandate for renewables, a Montana hollerin’ match, more! : pvMB 7/19/19
It’s a scorcher out there – but at least its a Friday! Today we have the recommendation of a utility leader on how to make solar customers “go away”, new hires at SunPin Solar and EQ Research, and more!
Hawaii sets draft rules for wind+solar+storage procurement
Hawaiian Electric Companies has released its draft request for proposals to procure just over 2 terawatt-hours of renewable electricity, and just over 200 MW of capacity services, between the summer of 2022 and the end of 2025.
New Orleans decides to double state’s solar capacity
The New Orleans City Council has approved Entergy’s plan to add 90 MW of solar power to the city via three projects. But announcements aren’t everything: seeing is believing.
Fifteen days to get paid for your home energy storage in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
National Grid’s ConnectedSolutions program seeks to pay energy storage owners up to $400-kW during high grid demand events in Rhode Island, and $225 in Massachusetts.
BlackRock goes behind the meter with GE
The startup formerly known as GE Solar has become a full fledged company, with GE and BlackRock announcing the creation of Distributed Solar Development, a behind-the-meter solar joint venture.
What is rooftop solar really worth?
A new report released by Environment Texas Research and Policy Center calls on state regulators to seriously consider the vast benefits provided by distributed generation and promote it as a leading option for our energy future.
Proposed RPS for New Orleans, Charlottesville renewable energy alliance formed: pvMB 7/17/19
Hello, hello and welcome back to the pvMB, halfway through a busy workweek. Today we’ll be looking at AEE’s EV fact sheet, Grasshoper Solar joining SEIA, Pegasus acquiring Plus Minus Power and more!
