Conference Committee to meet Wednesday on tax reform without Grassley
The fate of the controversial “BEAT” provision and other potentially damaging measures to renewable energy finance remains unclear.
Canadian Solar considers going private
Canadian Solar Inc. has received a proposal from Chairman, President and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu, under which he offers $18.47 per share. The move would follow that of Trina and JA Solar.
Duke takes full ownership of REC Solar
The southern power giant now has full ownership of the nation’s third-largest C&I solar developer.
Cincinnati signs deal to power itself with 100% renewable energy
Despite a lack of support at the state level for a clean energy economy, Cincinnati is moving forward.
Fitch: Despite policy concerns, outlook stable for U.S. renewables (w/ chart)
The credit ratings agency says that despite moves by the Trump Administration, the increasing competitiveness and predictable output of renewable energy still makes it a good bet.
EIA: U.S. solar output increases 47% in 2017
The latest monthly report from the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Agency shows that PV output in the first nine months of 2017 grew 47% over the same period in 2016, with market growth across the nation. PV represented 1.9% of total generation during this period.
Very much at risk: ACORE CEO Greg Wetstone on solar, wind and tax reform
In this interview, ACORE CEO Greg Wetstone gives insights into the political mobilizations to stop the BEAT provision and other changes to the tax bill that could impact renewable energy investment.
Amended Illinois renewable energy plan headed to regulators
The Illinois Power Agency has updated its Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan and filed it with the Illinois Commerce Commission for spring 2018 approval.
Maine net metering dismantling pushed back to May
Local advocates blasted the program and state regulators, calling on lawmakers to use the opportunity to repeal the rule.
All in: PG&E signs energy storage deals totaling 165 MW
The most recent contracts, which still need to be approved by California regulators, are part of their state-mandated goal of adding 580 MW of storage by 2020.
