Source Renewables, Sol-REIT partner to develop 100MW of low-income solar
Through the partnership, the two companies hope to shift the solar finance market in a way that empowers middle-market developers, while also bringing access to clean energy to historically underserved and disadvantaged communities.
22 California legislators call on regulators to maintain net metering
The bipartisan group calls on state regulators to reject December’s proposed decision, describing it as policy that could “significantly depress the clean energy market, and negatively impact a California-based businesses supporting a sizable number of jobs statewide.”
Indiana makes it harder for HOAs to ban solar
House Bill 1196 establishes a process for residents of HOAs with existing bylaws against solar installations to petition for a system in a fashion that cannot be denied once a certain level of community support has been attained.
Sunrise brief: Industry efforts prevented Florida rooftop solar bill from being potentially disastrous
Also on the rise: Solar advocates oppose Duke’s proposed NEM 2.0 in North Carolina. Indiana enables renewable-ready communities. In Virginia shared solar customers could see fixed charge. Solar+food in ethanol fields could fully power the United States. Federal support needed for US to reach 39% of carbon-free energy sector by 2035. RMI Study suggests charging EVs at work not home, to put daytime solar power to work.
Duke’s proposed Net Metering 2.0 rule change in North Carolina meets stiff opposition
Add North Carolina to the list of states considering changes to net metering rules, as Duke Energy proposes shifting costs to solar customers.
Renewable advocates urge regulators to reject fixed charge for shared solar program
The Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Hearing Examiner has proposed a requirement for residential shared solar customers to pay a $55 minimum bill each month, which opponents claim will dramatically limit program participation.
Community choice solar programs save New Yorkers $7 million in seven months
Joule’s programs have helped to bring access to clean energy and bill savings to 800,000 New Yorkers in 44 municipalities across the state.
EnergyBin and Good Sun team up to give solar modules a second life in underserved communities
Under the partnership, EnergyBin will use its exclusive member network to pull together solar equipment, monetary donations, and other resources, while Good Sun uses that equipment to bring solar to underserved communities.
50 states of solar incentives: Maine
In this series, pv magazine will be exploring incentives and programs available to both installers and customers of all sizes looking to go solar state-by-state, across the country.
Sunrise brief: Utilities appeal FERC denial to leave TVA–decision goes to courts
Also on the rise: LONGi modules detained under Hoshine WRO released. IBC solar cells shows efficiency potential of over 29%. SPI to begin manufacturing in former Sunergy plant. Is accelerated interconnection possible? Build Back Better now or later.
