EV charger market to double in five years
Wood Mackenzie’s annual U.S. distributed energy resource outlook expects the market to nearly double by 2027, with 262 GW of new DER and demand flexibility capacity forecast.
The benefits of local ownership of clean energy
A report from the Institute for Local Self Reliance emphasizes that to fully realize the benefits of local energy ownership, policymakers, organizations and local advocates need to make sure all communities have equitable access to clean energy ownership.
Sunrise brief: Virtual power plants roll out across the U.S.
Also on the rise: Solar-plus-storage microgrids minimize power shutoffs during wildfires. Solar permitting reform at a turning point. And more.
Solar permitting reform at a turning point
Sluggish permitting continues to dog the solar market, despite the $369 billion boost from the Inflation Reduction Act. However, calls for reform could be gaining traction.
Sunrise brief: 50 states solar incentives–California
Also on the rise: Canadian Solar announces 5 GW Texas module factory. $7 billion in EPA grants to advance low-income residential and community solar. And more.
50 states solar incentives: California
California has long been the leader in solar adoption, investing over $90 billion in the technology to date.
$7 billion in EPA grants to advance low-income residential and community solar
The “Solar for All” grant program is expected to begin accepting applications from states and other entities as early as this month, aiming to enable millions of families in low-income and disadvantaged communities to access solar energy.
Chicago solar workforce training program honors graduates
Reactivate’s inaugural cohort was trained in solar installation and design based on the criteria of NABCEP PV Associate certification.
Direct pay, transferability guidance released for clean energy tax credits
The Internal Revenue Service released the rules for which credits and entities qualify for various transactions related to Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.
House to consider repeal of Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee scheduled consideration of the Build it in America Act, which smuggles in a repeal of two cornerstone renewable energy policies.
