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Three Republican Senators call for easing clean energy cuts in budget bill

An amendment put forth by Iowa Senator Ernst seeks to extend tax credits and clarify FEOC rules.

Maine’s governor signs controversial net-metering reforms into law

Solar advocates warn that the reforms will have a “chilling effect” on the state’s clean energy future.

Senator to propose amendment that extends residential solar tax credit

Sen. Hickenlooper is expected to ask for a one-year extension, sunsetting the 25D tax credit after 2026.

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Solar manufacturer closes 45X tax credit transfer

The sale of the 2025 45X tax credits supports Heliene’s manufacturing buildout in Minnesota.

Senate rushes reconciliation bill that launches new attacks on clean energy

On Saturday the Senate moved the reconciliation bill to debate by the slimmest of margins.

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.

Solar installers learn to be nimble in selling batteries

pv magazine USA spoke to solar installers who learned first-hand that interest in batteries can vary from customer to customer, as it can often depend on geography and state policy, among other factors.

Solar tax credits cost $25 billion, but lower bills by $51 billion annually, said SEIA

The $25 billion annual cost of tax credits is far outweighed by the $51 billion in lower electricity bills, $12 billion in federal tax revenue, and $3.7 billion in state and local taxes, found analysis by the Solar Energy Industries Association, Brattle Group, and University of Louisiana.

To transition from fossil fuel to solar energy, researchers say ‘rules of the game’ must also shift

Pennsylvania State researchers found that solar opponents equated non-disclosure agreements with gag orders because of their unethical use within hydraulic fracking even though solar developers used the agreements for very different reasons.

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West Virginia solar leader keeps beat to rhythms of industry reinvention

pv magazine USA spoke with the owner of a 30-year old solar installation firm, who shared tactics for navigating the threat of major policy change.

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