Colorado PUC decision codifies environmental justice advocates’ settlement with Xcel Energy
A coalition of environmental justice groups is celebrating a Colorado Public Utilities Commission decision that will dedicate more funding to income-qualified programs.
AES scraps 320 MW California battery project amid fierce local opposition
The developer officially withdrew its application for the Seguro storage facility in San Diego County following a three-year standoff with residents over fire safety and siting concerns.
All emerging cyber threats targeting power infrastructure at a glance
Researchers in Morocco analyzed cybersecurity challenges in smart grids, highlighting AI-driven detection and defense strategies against threats like distributed denial-of-service, false data injection replay, and IoT-based attacks. They recommend multi-layered protections, real-time anomaly detection, secure IoT devices, and staff training to enhance resilience and safeguard power system operations.
New York Attorney General files $275 million lawsuit against Attyx for deceptive solar sales
State prosecutors allege the solar firm and its financial partners trapped thousands of homeowners in fraudulent high-interest contracts through “bait-and-switch” tactics.
Attorney sentenced to 11 years in prison for $1 billion solar Ponzi scheme
DC Solar’s former outside counsel Ari Lauer received prison term for defrauding investors through solar tax equity deals.
Virginia becomes second U.S. state to advance plug-in solar legislation to the governor’s desk
The Virginia General Assembly has passed companion bills HB 395 and SB 250, creating a streamlined pathway for so-called “balcony solar” devices up to 1,200 W, but significant questions remain around how the law will be implemented.
Voltage Energy scores non-infringement win in latest ITC ruling
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued an initial determination finding that Voltage Energy’s new trunk-bus design does not infringe on patents held by Shoals Technologies.
Shoals secures initial ITC win in patent dispute with Voltage
The Tennessee-based EBOS company is hoping the second time is the charm in its efforts to stop Voltage, LLC from selling its trunk bus products in the U.S.
New York City files $20 million consumer fraud lawsuit against Radiant Solar over predatory sales and lending
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is seeking $20 million in restitution and civil penalties from the city’s largest home improvement contractor.
South Carolina county court dismisses challenge to Silfab Solar manufacturing facility
A York County circuit court judge has dismissed a resident-led lawsuit seeking to halt construction of Silfab’s PV module assembly plant, ruling that the plaintiff lacked standing and failed to exhaust administrative remedies.
