A cliff-hanger as Illinois edges closer to passing desperately needed energy legislation
J.B. Pritzker’s Consumers and Climate First Act has taken center stage, with renewable advocates desperately trying to pass some sort of legislation before the state’s solar market is damaged beyond repair.
Solar and wind delivered more energy generation than ever before in March
The two resources accounted for 16.8% of total U.S. energy generation in March, up 34.3% over March 2020.
Standard Solar bring solar canopies to 21 Southern California schools
The installations are expected to reduce the CO2 equivalent of roughly six million pounds of coal burned in their first year, and provide urban heat reduction benefits.
ACCIONA gets a green light for Kentucky’s largest solar project
The 188 MW Fleming County Solar Project represents an exponential increase in solar capacity for the Bluegrass state and is part of a larger portfolio the company is developing for Amazon.
Tool offers insight into how solar and wind impact wholesale electric prices
Berkeley Lab’s Renewables and Wholesale Electricity Prices tool allows users to compare pricing trends across locations, regions, and timeframes, down to the nodal level.
The U.S. shines as a market ripe for renewable investment, EY says
EY consulting released two reports detailing how “a new era of energy policy” will bring significant renewable investment to the U.S. First quarter results may show what’s in store.
Sunrise brief: Farmland dispute deals a setback to a utility-scale solar project in New Jersey
Also on the rise: Supply chain costs hit Maxeon Solar’s Q1 results, Kentucky regulators set a new net metering rate, and Distributed Solar closes financing deal with Bank of America.
Wisconsin regulators approve solar project despite local land use concerns
The 150 MW Onion River solar project was approved for construction, despite opposition from members of the community over the potential loss of crop land near Green Bay.
Facebook, RWE Renewables in deal with TVA for 150 MW of solar
Facebook’s commitment to TVA’s green invest program continues, as the company has now contracted for 475 MW of solar under the program.
Alliance formed to push for increased community access to solar
The Alliance aims to support the passage of two bills intended to make community solar legal in Michigan.
