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Duke Energy and clean energy advocates come to terms on new net metering rates in North Carolina

The new rates, which include minimum monthly bills, non-bypassable charges, and grid access fees for larger systems, will now go before state regulators for approval.

Florida bill would cut solar net metering compensation

The bill would shift compensation rates to the utility’s avoided cost of generation, and open the door for a host of fixed charges aimed at solar.

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Standard Solar to build 24 MW community portfolio in Maryland

A total of nine projects will benefit more than 5,000 Maryland households through community solar subscriptions.

Community solar project sets aside capacity to benefit LMI residents

The 6 MW project outside of Washington, D.C., will include a pair of 2 MW arrays set aside to serve low and moderate-income residents.

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A guide to addressing fire risks in rooftop solar

More than 90% of inspected rooftops had significant safety and fire risks. Here’s how to protect your solar asset.

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DC Solar owner sentenced to 30 years for Ponzi scheme

In what the Department of Justice described as “the largest criminal fraud scheme in the history of the Eastern District of California,” Jeff Carpoff has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

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Solar Landscape is awarded 46 community solar projects

The award totals just under one-third of all community solar capacity in the second year of New Jersey’s now-permanent community solar program.

Arizona regulators axe grid access charge

The decade-old charge is a thing of the past after regulators agreed that solar customers pay their fair share of grid costs.

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New Jersey makes its community solar program permanent

The state’s popular community solar program is here to stay, and one SEIA representative stated that the goal is to add a minimum of 150 MW annually.

US solar module imports fall 27% in Q3

The largest single-quarter drop in three years comes as the American Solar Manufacturers Against Chinese Circumvention propose greater tariffs against Asian-imported modules.

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