Growing electricity demand creates urgent need for policy action, energy strategy
A report by American Clean Power Association calls for improved energy efficiency, an all-of-the-above strategy and rapid policy reform that will address interconnection and permitting delays.
California company deploys solar-plus-batteries at no cost to low-income customers
Haven Energy is bridging the gap in clean energy access, facilitating installations for low-income customers in California while leveraging an updated $280 million state battery incentive program.
Repeal of energy tax credits would drive inflated electricity bills
Repeal of two tax credits would raise residential customer bills 7% across the country, and even more for businesses, said a report from NERA Economic Consulting.
Renewable energy project acquisitions continue to slow
Under a “higher for longer” interest rate environment, renewable energy project M&A have shifted away from the “scattershot” approach of a formerly cheap capital environment to a more cautious approach, said a report from LevelTen Energy.
Solar generation up 27%, accounting for 6.8% of all electricity
The Energy Information Administration reports that utility-scale solar grew by 32%, while distributed solar increased by 15%, bringing their respective shares to nearly 5% and 2% of total electricity generation. Overall, U.S. electricity generation rose by 3.1% year over year.
Data center demands spark reevaluation of energy generation sources
With estimates that demand from data centers could double or triple by 2028, energy experts discuss role of renewables in an online forum.
Rebuild fire-devastated homes all-electric with solar
Stanford University professor Mark Z. Jacobson explains how the areas of Los Angeles that were recently hit by fire have now the opportunity to reduce energy bills and reconstruction costs by rebuilding only all-electric homes.
SolarEdge U.S.-made inverters are now Build America, Buy America compliant
The Build America, Buy America Act requires that federal investments prioritize products produced in the U.S.
Sinovoltaics updates map of North American solar supply chain
The North American manufacturing hub has added several new producers across the PV module supply chain but analysts see continued cell, wafer and polysilicon capacity constraints. The report is based on announcements of capacities at regional sites that produce solar modules, cells, wafers, ingots, polysilicon and metallurgical-grade silicon.
Lack of EV charging infrastructure could cost New Hampshire $1.4 billion in tourist dollars
What’s holding back investments in New Hampshire’s EV charging infrastructure is the requirement that any utility investment must be approved by state-appointed public utilities commissioners, according to a recent report by Clean Energy NH.
