Crafting a California community solar market
Assembly member Chris Ward’s AB 2316 law is aimed at creating a community solar market in the state. Leaders in the sector gathered in San Diego to discuss what it will take to make it work.
Department of Defense maintains strong commitment to renewable energy
The U.S. DoD is in the unique position of being able to make significant investments in climate change and clean energy with significant bipartisan support.
RFP alert: East Bay Municipal Utility District seeks turnkey solar canopy structures
Two canopy structures are needed, both of which will have PV systems connected to new PG&E service under California Net Metering 2.0.
Green Mountain Power launches solar program for low-income residents
Two programs aim to bring solar energy to those who often find it unaffordable.
Sunrise brief: Duke Energy carbon plan sells ratepayers short
Also on the rise: Mexico could reach its goal of 35% clean electricity by 2024. Trina Solar’s new 6.5 GW Vietnam wafer plant to exclusively supply U.S. market. And more.
Duke Energy carbon plan sells ratepayers short
By unreasonably limiting Duke’s near-term procurement of clean, low-cost solar resources, the Commission’s order will increase costs for ratepayers and delay reductions in Duke’s carbon emissions.
Seattle surpasses 1,000 heat pump rebates as the city curbs emissions
Urban residents are eligible to receive rebates of up to 3,500 for switching from oil to electric heat pumps.
NREL study shows how Mexico could reach its goal of 35% clean electricity by 2024
A study funded by the U.S. State Department models doubling solar capacity in Mexico by 2024.
Sunrise brief: Qcells announces $2.5 billion investment in U.S. solar supply chain
Also on the rise: JA solar to manufacture modules in Arizona. A stop in Texas on the pv magazine 50 states of solar incentives series. And more.
50 states of solar incentives: Texas
Texas is a cornerstone market for the U.S. solar industry, with a nation-leading 36 GW expected to be installed over the next five years.
