New York OKs major transmission build-out, community clean energy incentives
The approvals follow Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State address and will help New York meet its 70% by 2030 renewable portfolio standard and climate goals.
Energy and climate legislation led a busy week in Washington, D.C.
The Biden administration and Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill are moving quickly to advance energy and climate initiatives. To sweeten the pot, ARPA-E is offering $100 million in funding.
Delaware governor signs bill boosting renewable portfolio standard
S.B.33 raises Delaware’s renewable portfolio standard for regulated utilities to 40% by 2035, a level that environmental advocates say is still too low.
Santa Barbara streamlines permitting for residential solar and storage
Through a new process called On-Demand Permitting, the city government is allowing solar and optional energy storage systems of a certain size to forego lengthy pre-approval.
National Grid aims to expand community solar access for low-income customers
The proposed initiative would address issues that prevent low-income customers from taking part in Community Shared Solar projects.
House lawmakers reintroduce the GREEN Act, a ‘critical’ bill for solar
The legislation would extend the federal Investment Tax Credit for solar and create a version for energy storage technology.
Renewable energy advocates give Duke Energy failing grades in IRP ‘report card’
Evaluating the 15-year energy generation plans outlined in the most recent IRPs for both Duke Energy Carolina and Duke Energy Progress, the group takes issue with Duke’s commitment to fossils and lack of renewable additions, among other criteria.
Sunrise brief: AES inks financing for 400 MWh standalone battery energy storage
Also on the rise: seven teams advance in a DOE-sponsored Li-ion battery recycling competition, ForeFront Power commissions a school-focused solar project, and U Washington researchers say emission goals need to be 80% more ambitious to have a chance of meeting Paris climate goals.
‘The strategy is to go big.’ A conversation with SEIA’s Abigail Ross Hopper
In a wide-ranging interview, Ross Hopper discussed supply chain challenges, the hope for federal policy certainty, workforce diversity, and the need to act “with boldness and vision.”
Mass. governor returns climate change bill with a host of changes
The legislation landed on Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk for a second time after he “reluctantly” vetoed it in January. This time, he sent back a list of proposed amendments.
