A look inside Rhode Island’s most successful solar incentive program
The REGRowth program lets owner/occupants produce as much solar as the roof can support, with 100% of the energy sold to the power grid. John Weaver says the program should be a model for the nation.
California regulators modify grid map requirements to ease solar integration
Integration Capacity Analysis models grid conditions that impact where distributed energy resources can be added, without the need for costly upgrades or lengthy interconnection studies.
Sunrise brief: Net zero carbon for less than the cost of a cup of Joe? Here’s how
Also on the rise: EDF Renewables brings two solar projects online, one with storage; and solar investor Magic Johnson teams up with Allstate.
Solar groups sue Wisconsin regulators over fixed charge fees
Alleging that the fixed charge fees unfairly discriminate, Sierra Club and Vote Solar filed a lawsuit against the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
Delaware legislature approves boost to renewable portfolio standard
The bill’s sponsors say that Delaware is on track to meet its existing RPS goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. Environmental advocates are pressing for more.
Massachusetts lawmakers re-pass vetoed climate bill
After the governor “reluctantly” vetoed the bill, lawmakers vowed to immediately refile and again pass the sweeping legislation.
Top 10 distributed solar policy trends of 2020
The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center tracked policy actions and highlights in a report key trends.
Granholm focuses on jobs and clean tech in DOE confirmation hearing
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm told a Senate confirmation hearing that she wants to use her role as Energy Secretary to bring cleantech jobs to the US, achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and invest in tech through DOE loan programs.
Biden orders government-wide approach to fight climate change
The action calls on federal agencies to lead by example and solidify climate considerations as a critical part of U.S. foreign policy and national security.
Sunrise brief: 20 MW Cummins electrolyzer is producing green hydrogen
Also on the rise: Salient Energy wins a grant to advance its zinc-ion battery tech, Ingeteam supplies equipment for a California solar project, and a new call for to avert global “energy apartheid.”
