Clean Energy Group awards $1 million for solar + storage in underserved communities
The funds have led to the completion of 30 solar + storage projects in low-income communities, with 63 more on the way.
Delaware Gov. signs bill easing community solar access
SB 2 removes a series of barriers that have prevented community solar growth in Delaware, while also making it easier for low-income residents to access community solar.
New York Gov. Hochul calls for 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030
An expansion on NY-Sun could create up to 6,000 jobs and advance New York’s position towards achieving 70% renewables by 2030.
Residential rooftop solar 101: From azimuth to zoning
Join the solar revolution, but do so with the most current insight on equipment, cost, and system design. Bookmark this page and refer to it often as your project moves forward.
Dominion proposes 1 GW of new Virginia solar + storage by 2023
The utility has proposed 15 new Dominion-owned and 32 new PPA projects, in pursuit of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2045.
Rochester, New York to launch state’s largest solar community choice aggregation program
Rochester Community Power plans to provide 300 million kWh annually to 57,000 Rochester residents and small businesses, with a community solar opt-out program expected to launch in early 2022.
SMUD proposal would cut net metering credits, impose interconnection fees
The utility board also will vote on whether to end seasonal and time-based net metering credits in favor of a flat rate, while also prohibiting certain residential types from participating in virtual net energy metering.
Urban Electric Power batteries achieve key fire safety certification
After heating a zinc manganese-dioxide cell from Urban Electric Power to over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, testing agents concluded that “thermal runaway was not achieved.”
Illinois House passes clean energy bill with some big solar wins
The bill includes an immediate re-start of solar incentives through the Adjustable Block Program, potentially protecting thousands of solar jobs across the state.
Letter signed by 750 companies calls on Congress for long-term solar policy certainty
The companies, led by SEIA, lay out six policy actions deemed necessary to grow the industry to the size needed to fight climate change and realize clean energy goals.
