Senator Schumer: Prioritize sweeping clean energy legislation
Passing the climate and clean energy jobs provisions of Build Back Better is our best chance to achieve the necessary reductions and avert climate disaster; we simply cannot wait any longer.
Republican senators send letter of concern to Biden on solar tariff moratorium
Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and colleagues questioned the emergency declaration, which they said increases dependence on China and rewards unfair trade practices.
Sunrise brief: Renewables may replace hydro dams to restore endangered salmon
Also on the rise: Construction complete on largest solar farm in Nebraska. Renewable Energy Test Center releases 2022 Module Index Report. Job moves. And more.
Renewables may replace hydro dams to restore endangered salmon
In a race between governmental processes and the process of extinction, top elected officials in Washington State consider replacing hydro dams with solar and wind in an attempt to save the salmon.
Sunrise brief: Consortium commits to spending $6 billion on US-made solar modules
Also on the rise: Utility Dominion Energy Virginia enters rooftop solar space. New “on demand” rooftop solar investing platform. And more.
Consortium commits to spending $6 billion on US-made solar modules
AES, Clearway Energy Group, Cypress Creek Renewables, and D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments buying consortium launches RFP to look for qualified American manufacturers.
New Mexico community solar rules adopted by regulators
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) formally adopted rules to implement a community solar program in the state that includes a 30% carve out for low-income customers and organizations.
50 states of solar incentives: New York
New York has steadily ranked as a top 10 solar market in the United States, buoyed by strong incentives and innovation.
Environmental group calls on PG&E to design grid around distributed rooftop solar
California utility Pacific Gas and Electric can save billions of dollars for its ratepayers while supporting the environment with a distributed solar strategy, said Environmental Working Group.
$27 million in land lease payments for two solar facilities on public land
The Bureau of Land Management has approved a 50-year “right of way” request for 465 MW of solar power in Southern California.
