Policy

Forty-two states plus D.C. took a total of 155 actions related to distributed solar policy and rate design in the first quarter, with nearly a third related to distributed generation compensation rules.

The bank said that the most reasonable solutions to prevent winter storm blackouts are within the bounds of being economically justified.

The platform outlines principles for engagement, as well as environmental justice outcomes and policies that the organization will support to expand equitable access to solar energy.

Technology improvements and price declines have made solar and wind the least-cost option in much of the U.S. The next two to three years will be transformative, a new report said.

A Senate committee added language that would cut the renewable energy credit as part of an unrelated film tax credit bill.

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The bill allows residential and commercial and industrial customers to buy electricity from a leased solar system located on their property.

One installer said the ruling would extend payback periods to as long as 25 years and effectively dry up new business in southwest Indiana.

The state’s governor signed Senate Bill 84 into law, paving the way for a statewide community solar program in 2022 that includes a 30% capacity carveout for low-income people and service organizations.

The project includes four 2.5 MW solar farms, three of which are fully operational.