Senate bill would give clean energy companies direct access to tax credits
The bill aims to thaw frozen tax-equity markets and help the solar and clean energy sectors recover from the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sunrise brief: DOE sets a goal to cut solar costs by 60% in 10 years
The Energy Department set a goal of achieving 2 cents/kWh by 2030, and announced an initial $128 million in funding to support technology development.
Agilitas Energy starts work on its third SMART solar + storage project
The 10 MW installation makes the company one of the biggest community solar developers in Massachusetts.
Arkansas legislators consider bill to slash solar net metering value
House Bill 1787 would change the state’s net metering so that solar customers would lose roughly two-thirds of their current benefit.
Renewable energy growth is being slowed by current transmission planning, ACORE study says
The report warns that because of long lead times, the window “may be closing” on transmission upgrades needed to support a range of renewable energy goals.
Sunrise brief: LADWP can reach 100% renewable energy as early as 2035, NREL study says
Also on the rise: Watch a YouTube overview of the LA100 study, solar had a strong start to 2021, and energy storage could reach almost 60 GW by mid-century.
Bill would hold Rhode Island government accountable for net-zero emissions by 2050
The 2021 Act on Climate has passed in both chambers of the state legislature, with only reconciliation of the two versions standing between it and Gov. Dan McKee.
Making a case for a standalone energy storage ITC
Public interest groups joined with industry associations to voice support for standalone storage ITC eligibility. Federal policy makers have a lot of options to consider.
A remote village on Puerto Rico gains a solar-based microgrid
After Hurricane Maria struck, the village of Castañer was without electricity for six months. Now, a solar and battery storage microgrid will support businesses that offer essential goods and services.
Pennsylvania’s state government is going 50% solar with ambitious build program
A seven-project 191 MW portfolio owned and operated by Lightsource bp will power nearly half of the government’s electricity needs.
