Companies call on Biden Administration to speed shift to zero-carbon power
Working alongside the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance, the sector-leading brands outline a trio of policies they say must be taken to achieve a zero-carbon power sector.
Virginia aims to make installing energy storage easier
The state is under a crunch to build out 3.1 GW of storage by 2035, but bills meant to remove lengthy regulatory approvals and ease the procurement of local permits are looking to alleviate the pressure.
Entergy Arkansas solar program slated to save $60m for local schools, other customers
“From October to November, our energy bill went down by $2,700,” said Robby Lowe, superintendent of the Junction City School District.
SEIA expands its executive team as advocacy work accelerates
The senior-level changes are aimed at supporting the industry organization’s goal of having solar reach 20% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030.
Sunrise brief: Xcel fined $1M over solar interconnection complaints
Also on the rise: Sungrow supplies battery energy storage system to Texas project, and MIT researchers lay out a path for higher rates of EV adoption.
Canadian REA forecasts ‘bright’ future despite challenging 2020
The trade group revealed the country’s solar, wind, and energy storage stats and explained why it’s optimistic about the year ahead.
Hawaiian Electric takes an ‘install first, approve later’ approach to residential solar
The utility has launched a new program, Quick Connect, aimed at accelerating the process for turning on new residential solar systems.
Sunrise brief: Solar is cheapest based on price alone, Wood Mac reports
Also on the rise: Freedom Forever extends its Sunrun ties, and this EV battery may offer a 250-mile range, a 10-minute charge, and 0-60 in 3 seconds.
Biden recommits U.S. to Paris climate accord, blocks Keystone pipeline
One environmental group said the new president’s actions make “the United States once more part of the global climate solution—not the problem.”
Court strikes down Trump emission policy on his final day in office
Calling the policy “legally flawed,” a federal appeals court struck down the 2019 Affordable Clean Energy Rule. The decision presents the incoming Biden Administration with a clean slate for crafting a replacement policy.
