Siting solar on federal land under NEPA’s double-edged sword
Solar and wind projects and that court challenges with NEPA face an average 15 months of an extended timeline until they reach operation, a report from the Resources for the Future found.
People on the move: Georgia Power, RFF, Arclight Capital Partners
Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance. And the job of the week.
Growing electricity demand collides with uncertainty in renewables policies
A Reuters white paper outlines disruptive shifts in the U.S. power market.
Commerce launches next round of solar trade investigations
The anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases targeting solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos – submitted in July – can be expected to unfold into next spring.
California Supreme Court orders solar net metering policy to be rereviewed by Appeals Court
In a victory for solar, the California Supreme Court ordered the Appeals court to reexamine the decision to defer to the Public Utilities Commission related to a controversial slash to rooftop solar incentives. The ratemaking decision, net energy metering 3.0, led to a crash in the state’s once-thriving rooftop solar market and put clean energy procurement goals in jeopardy.
What nonprofits need to know about new solar rules in Trump’s big bill
A tax expert shared valuable information for non-profits about safe harbor timelines, FEOC restrictions and the congressional process that brought about sweeping changes to federal solar rules.
Tesla remains top global battery energy storage system integrator
Tesla retained the top spot for global market share of battery energy storage systems, though the gap is closing in the “incredibly intense” competitive landscape, said Wood Mackenzie.
Quebec to offer rebates for home, commercial solar
Hydro-Québec says it will offer financial aid to residential and business customers deploying solar in the Canadian province from next year, with CAN 1,000 ($726.28) available for each installed kilowatt.
What nonprofits need to know about going solar in the post-OBBB landscape
The 30% Direct Pay credit is set to expire soon. Here’s how nonprofits can still lock in solar savings.
Minnesota court rules to cut community solar savings
MnSEIA called the ruling to retroactively switch Minnesota’s community solar subscribers to a model favoring Xcel “a severe blow for Minnesotans” that will have far-reaching financial consequences.
