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.
UFLPA implementation strategy could be best-case scenario for solar industry
While just four solar companies have been identified to have their products barred from import into the US, applications of the Hoshine WRO could prove to be an everlasting headache for module imports.
Residential solar offers price certainty in chaotic electricity markets
Experts say Texas’ electric rates have nearly doubled in a year, as peak demand challenges natural gas supply. Residential solar is an alternative that offers clarity in the future of electric bills.
Sunrise brief: FERC proposes reforms to reduce project backlog and speed solar deployment
Also on the rise: NextEra sees 3.5 TW renewable capacity installations through 2050 worth $2 trillion. Houson landfill to host large solar and energy storage project. Leeward begins construction on 200 MW Texas solar project. And more.
DOE to support 12 remote and island communities in transition to clean energy
Communities will get help with strengthening energy infrastructure, reducing outage risk, and improving their future energy and economic outlook.
To speed interconnection, federal regulators propose cluster studies and study deadlines
Transmission providers would face firm deadlines for completing interconnection studies, backed by penalties, under a proposed rule. Project developers would face readiness requirements involving study deposit amounts, site control, commercial readiness milestones, and withdrawal penalties.
