Delaware Gov. signs bill easing community solar access
SB 2 removes a series of barriers that have prevented community solar growth in Delaware, while also making it easier for low-income residents to access community solar.
Sunrise brief: 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030, NY governor says
Also on the rise: Top Gun energy storage project enters service, Broad Reach buys batteries from Chinese manufacturer, and a solar/battery delivery van with 400km range.
New York Gov. Hochul calls for 10 GW of distributed solar by 2030
An expansion on NY-Sun could create up to 6,000 jobs and advance New York’s position towards achieving 70% renewables by 2030.
Residential rooftop solar 101: From azimuth to zoning
Join the solar revolution, but do so with the most current insight on equipment, cost, and system design. Bookmark this page and refer to it often as your project moves forward.
IREC guide aims to help states deploy solar hosting capacity maps
More states require data-rich maps for solar developers, but face challenges in setting requirements to ensure the maps are accurate, useful, and timely.
Skyrocketing energy, carbon prices already make green hydrogen competitive
Gas and electricity prices are putting the global economy under pressure while also opening huge opportunities for solar, renewables, and green hydrogen.
Solar on new-build homes has significantly shorter payback period
A report by BloombergNEF and Schneider Electric makes the case for governments to unlock huge rooftop solar potential, citing California’s solar mandate as a shining example.
Rochester, New York to launch state’s largest solar community choice aggregation program
Rochester Community Power plans to provide 300 million kWh annually to 57,000 Rochester residents and small businesses, with a community solar opt-out program expected to launch in early 2022.
SMUD proposal would cut net metering credits, impose interconnection fees
The utility board also will vote on whether to end seasonal and time-based net metering credits in favor of a flat rate, while also prohibiting certain residential types from participating in virtual net energy metering.
Illinois clean energy bill nears finish line, industry applauds
The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act is a governor’s signature away from setting Illinois on an expected path toward 100% clean energy by 2050.
