Majority of Americans oppose Section 201 solar panel tariffs
A new poll by the University of Maryland finds that 58% of Americans surveyed do not agree the imposition of tariffs on imported solar panels. However, Trump voters back the measure.
Commercial solar power strategically sited in San Diego
Clean Coalition, NREL and City of San Diego are working on solar siting and designing a feed-in-tariff program to drive grid resilience via distributed solar power.
Congress fights Trump’s solar tariffs
Representative Jacky Rosen (D) of Nevada introduced the ‘Protecting American Solar Jobs Act’ on April 19th. The bill would repeal the tariffs imposed under the Section 201 ruling.
Florida allows Sunrun solar power leases despite 3rd-party ban
Florida regulators have ruled that Sunrun’s 20-year solar equipment lease in Florida is not a retail sale of electricity – opening the door to third-party owned solar.
Another gas plant spurned as renewable energy takes over in California
The Glendale, California City Council voted 4-1 to put a gas generation plant upgrade on hold to explore renewable energy and storage options.
Illinois includes small utilities in final state renewable energy plan
The state’s Commerce Commission has approved the Illinois Power Agency’s Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan, reversing earlier exclusion of small utility participation. The plan promises to build a gigawatt-scale solar market in Illinois.
Arizona governor signs anti-renewables law
Governor Doug Ducey has signed a law which could allow the state’s electric utilities to ignore renewable energy mandates with a fine as small as $100.
Massachusetts calls for ‘Clean Peak Standard’ to green dirtiest, most expensive power
The State specified that retail electricity suppliers must provide customers with clean electricity during defined ‘clean peak periods’, at less than $0.005/kWh averaged across annual usage.
Arizona’s Salt River Project election being powered by solar challengers
Salt River Project’s upcoming election includes five solar power advocates. With 14 members, two of which are pro-solar, tipping points are within reach.
Arizona regulators rebuff utilities, order turn from gas to renewables
As an historic first, the Arizona Corporation Commission has voted not to acknowledge the gas-heavy energy resource plans of utilities, and is pushing instead an aggressive clean energy plan by one of its members.
