Senate passes budget bill in tie-break, with deep solar cuts left intact
Solar industry leader warns that passage of this bill will weaken the U.S. industries that power the economy and strengthen national security.
New Jersey unanimously passes bill for automated solar permitting
While other states’ bills to remove solar permitting bottlenecks fell flat this year, New Jersey unanimously passed a permitting bill in “one of those rare wins.”
Senate seeks to tax the very idea of solar power
The latest version of the Reconciliation Bill includes a 30% excise tax on solar projects if its components or intellectual property originate from entities linked to foreign adversaries—even if those projects don’t claim tax credits.
Three Republican Senators call for easing clean energy cuts in budget bill
An amendment put forth by Iowa Senator Ernst seeks to extend tax credits and clarify FEOC rules.
Maine’s governor signs controversial net-metering reforms into law
Solar advocates warn that the reforms will have a “chilling effect” on the state’s clean energy future.
Senator to propose amendment that extends residential solar tax credit
Sen. Hickenlooper is expected to ask for a one-year extension, sunsetting the 25D tax credit after 2026.
Solar manufacturer closes 45X tax credit transfer
The sale of the 2025 45X tax credits supports Heliene’s manufacturing buildout in Minnesota.
Senate rushes reconciliation bill that launches new attacks on clean energy
On Saturday the Senate moved the reconciliation bill to debate by the slimmest of margins.
In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Solar installers learn to be nimble in selling batteries
pv magazine USA spoke to solar installers who learned first-hand that interest in batteries can vary from customer to customer, as it can often depend on geography and state policy, among other factors.
