U.S. government makes up to $4.5 billion in loan guarantees available for EV infrastructure
The new access to loan guarantees is part of a suite of actions that the Obama Administration has unveiled to support electric vehicles and charging stations.
El Paso Electric Drops Solar Surcharge Campaign
A Texas utility attempting to levy residential customers with a surcharge for solar is the latest in the country to capitulate to national solar advocates blocking such charges.
Louisiana to shut down solar tax rebate after exceeding cap
Advocates believe that the cap on rebates may impact homeowners who installed solar before the law changed in July 2015.
Greentech Media, GTM Research to be acquired by Verisk Analytics
GTM Research will be folded into energy metal and mining research and consultancy company Wood Mackenzie.
Arizona regulator says utility should keep solar net metering for now
An administrative law judge has said that UNSE should keep net metering until a further hearing, and should not impose discriminatory rates. This opinion is pending a final decision by Arizona regulators.
Elon Musk’s master plan promises solar for all
Tesla CEO writes second installment of decade-old master plan, promising solar panels on every house and a battery in every garage.
SunEdison prepares to sell TerraForm Global
The bankrupt renewable energy developer appears to be fishing for bidders for TerraForm Global, as many investors seem to prefer buying pieces instead of the whole SunEdison empire.
IHS forecasts 2.7 GW of new PV in Latin America in 2016
IHS highlights the relevance which public auctions have acquired for the growth of solar PV in Latin America. Argentina is among the new PV markets in the region, where a new renewable energy auction was recently launched with a quota of 300 MW of solar.
Vivint moves into PACE with Renovate America partnership
One of the largest U.S. residential solar installers has partnered with a provider of PACE financing in California, with an aim to take the program to other states.
California Solar CitiSuns Unite Consumer Cause
A new grass-roots solar consumer organization has formed in California recently to champion the rights of homeowners with solar, and facilitate the adoption of solar by those seeking solar.
