Policy

In a rate case vote, regulators approved 32 MW of residential rooftop solar power to be installed, which could expand the utilities total base 500% from its current count of approximately 1,000 rooftops.

Despite the growth and success of solar generation, the industry is still operating in an antiquated way when it comes to its workforce, according to Lara Anton of Samuel Knight International. Women are still severely underrepresented in the sector, even though studies prove it’s smart business to have a diverse workplace.

Welcome to the Tuesday morning brief. Today we’ve got ACORE’s assurance that losing the ITC won’t be catastrophic, Origis’ new operations center, an EDF-Array partnership, and more.

Welcome back to your workweek and to the pv magazine morning brief. Today we’ve got National Grid on the project approval train, a microgrid in in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and more!

For the first time, the state’s public utility commission has created a standard contract length for PURPA solar projects — in stark contrast to utility APS requesting a two-year term.

In this op-ed for pv magazine, Skylar Drennen of Energy Ventures Analysis assess the neccessary steps for New York to reach its renewable energy goals, as well as what Article 10 of laws of 2011 means for development.

Regulators are focusing 63% of the $1.2 billion SGIP energy storage incentive fund on those most affected by the power grid shutdowns, specifically risk electricity users with medical conditions, critical locations within communities, or those who have had multiple power shutdowns already.

In the newest episode of SunCast, Nico talks with Executive Director for Vote Solar, Adam Browning about 5 focus areas they’re leaning into, hardest won battles (and States), Adam’s Theory of Change model and his 2050 prediction.

A group of organizations representing Southeastern rate payers are arguing against proposed changes to PURPA by FERC, noting – among other items – that long term contracts at fixed, publicly available pricing is necessary to fight against the monopoly power of local utilities.

11 Senators have signed a letter sent to FERC chair Neil Chatterjee with grave words in reference to the threat posed to the nation’s energy infrastructure by the use of equipment manufactured by Huawei.