50 states of solar incentives: Idaho
Idaho is big on renewables but short on solar, with hydropower as its primary energy source.
California tops the virtual power plant market
Wood Mackenzie report finds that California has more VPPs than the three follow-up U.S. states combined.
Sunrise brief: North Carolina rulings dent rooftop solar value
Also on the rise: Over 500 MWh standalone battery storage facility enters operation in Texas. Connecticut commercial energy storage demand spurs government action. And more.
Electriq Power secures financing to support Sustainable Community Networks in California
$300 million in financing will help enable access to zero-up-front-cost, clean energy systems for California homeowners.
50 states of solar incentives: Missouri
Missouri has made headway for community solar to come online, while its utility solar market has over 613 MW of advanced construction projects due to enter commercial operations through 2025.
Sunrise brief: Lasers, gloves, trees, and more on the floor at RE+ Northeast
Also on the rise: Where renewable energy policies are working in 2023. Municipal franchise agreements could drive up to 911 TWh of renewable energy. And more.
Puerto Rico supermarket chain to add rooftop and carport solar
The Plaza Loiza supermarkets will add up to 5 MW of rooftop solar generating capacity across eight stores, with its first location in Carolinas projected to provide a 60% reduction in its energy needs.
Rooftop solar in Arkansas threatened by new legislation
House Bill 1370 would cut net metering rates in the state, severely damaging the value of customer-owned solar.
Rooftop solar friendly bill introduced in Georgia
Net metering caps would be expanded and community solar access widened in Senator Jason Anavitarte’s bill.
California’s new net metering policy brings batteries into the forefront
While NEM 3.0 is expected is to slash the rate paid for solar energy sold back to the grid, batteries can help maintain the value of solar. The next wave of clean technology adoption, however, must seek non-lithium batteries and take advantage of new safe and affordable chemistries.
