Florida regulators approve FPL rate settlement agreement
The new rates will help to support the expansion of two of the utility’s prominent solar programs, 30-by-30 and the SolarTogether community solar initiative.
FERC denies utilities’ request to leave TVA
FERC said it lacked authority to grant the request, but is now looking into allegations that TVA retaliated against the petitioners.
Joule adds solar capacity to expand its community choice program
The New York State group announced a combined 31,000 MWh of solar through supply deals with Luminace and BQ Energy.
Controversial renewable bill passes North Carolina Legislature
The bill’s long-term commitments reduced oversight for Duke Energy outweigh the renewable capacity increases and coal retirements it promises, according to those against it.
DOE wants to power 5 million homes with community solar by 2025
the goal represents a 700% increase in installed community solar capacity and comes with the tandem goal of creating $1 billion in energy bill savings.
Alliant Energy completes its first community solar installation
The 1 MW installation is set to provide power to up to 1,000 customers, with more projects planned for Wisconsin and Iowa.
Distributed Solar Development portfolio adds 22 MW of community solar
All four projects in the portfolio are planned to reach operation by Q3 2022, with the fourth project currently undergoing acquisition.
California legislators show support for community solar proposal
Dubbed the “Net Value Billing Tariff,” the program would be targeted at low-income and disadvantaged customers, who would be compensated based on the value of a project’s generation at the time it’s provided to the grid.
More than 125 local governments adopt SolarAPP+
Completing a goal set in July, Secretary of Energy Granholm sets the target for another 60 communities to join in the coming six months.
Oregon regulators ease community solar guidelines
Community solar development is set to accelerate as the program full capacity allotment is now available. Low-income customers have had their discount doubled.
