U.S. could lose 60 GW of solar if Trump’s “start of construction” rules tighten
Clean Energy Associates forecasts a significant drop in solar installations if the Department of Treasury strictly enforces an executive order from the White House related to timelines for tax credit eligibility.
How the One Big Beautiful Bill affects heat pump adoption
The congressional budget bill made broad cuts to tax credits, including to energy efficiency investments like heat pumps.
In case you missed it: Six big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
Siting solar on federal land under NEPA’s double-edged sword
Solar and wind projects and that court challenges with NEPA face an average 15 months of an extended timeline until they reach operation, a report from the Resources for the Future found.
Commerce launches next round of solar trade investigations
The anti-dumping and anti-subsidy cases targeting solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos – submitted in July – can be expected to unfold into next spring.
California Supreme Court orders solar net metering policy to be rereviewed by Appeals Court
In a victory for solar, the California Supreme Court ordered the Appeals court to reexamine the decision to defer to the Public Utilities Commission related to a controversial slash to rooftop solar incentives. The ratemaking decision, net energy metering 3.0, led to a crash in the state’s once-thriving rooftop solar market and put clean energy procurement goals in jeopardy.
Quebec to offer rebates for home, commercial solar
Hydro-Québec says it will offer financial aid to residential and business customers deploying solar in the Canadian province from next year, with CAN 1,000 ($726.28) available for each installed kilowatt.
Minnesota court rules to cut community solar savings
MnSEIA called the ruling to retroactively switch Minnesota’s community solar subscribers to a model favoring Xcel “a severe blow for Minnesotans” that will have far-reaching financial consequences.
Trump administration EPA to claw back $7 billion Solar For All funds
The grant funds are disbursed to state programs that provide solar energy access to low- and moderate-income families.
Georgia Bright launches free rooftop solar program at ‘no cost, ever’
Georgia Bright launched a program that will provide more than 800 rooftop installations through fully prepaid leases, enabling households to go solar without upfront. maintenance, or monthly costs.
