Markets & Policy

Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm told a Senate confirmation hearing that she wants to use her role as Energy Secretary to bring cleantech jobs to the US, achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and invest in tech through DOE loan programs.

Also on the rise: Republic says ‘I do’ to Romeo on electric trash trucks, Lux names top 20 startups for 2020, ReneSola raises $250 million, and New Jersey regulators approve an EV infrastructure plan.

The utility said the small storage project goes unused for most of the year and could offer big learning opportunities.

The developer said this latest investment capitalizes on the accelerating growth in the commercial and industrial solar market.

Almost 6,000 new rooftop solar systems were installed across Oahu, Hawaii Island, and Maui County, 78% of which included battery storage.

Competition was fierce in Xcel Energy’s Colorado community solar RFP, and UX Solar is now building 8 MW of capacity to serve commercial and residential subscribers.

The action calls on federal agencies to lead by example and solidify climate considerations as a critical part of U.S. foreign policy and national security.

The 5.1 MWh system will include blackstart capability to help the Kansas Power Pool recover from a grid outage.

Also on the rise: Pivot Energy completes community solar projects, Enphase deal opens a new market segment, IREC gains from a solar donation, and NREL storage study outlines a four-step adoption process with big implications for the grid.

Job moves in solar, storage, cleantech, utilities and energy transition finance.