Controversial net metering bill in Kentucky voted out of committee
In a roll call vote where many concerns were raised about House Bill 227 and its long-term effects on the state’s solar industry, Kentucky’s House of Representatives Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Energy voted this morning to move the bill to the floor.
Kann, Shiao: No “manufacturing renaissance” due to solar tariffs
The latest analysis by current and former GTM Research executives argues that there is insufficient economic reason to manufacture solar in the United States.
Arizona debates breathtaking clean energy plan at open meeting
While most of the comments supported Commissioner Andy Tobin’s visionary plan, one commissioner called him out for what he perceives as Tobin’s generally pro-utility positions.
Solar jobs fall 4% in 2017 (w/ chart)
The hangover from the ITC-driven 2016 boom is the biggest factor in the relative decline, but a rebound is expected this year.
CALSEIA rebrands as California Solar and Storage Association
America’s second largest solar association says it’s adapting to the changing market to serve both solar – and storage – members of its ever-growing state industry.
Rhode Island to issue 400 MW renewable energy solicitation
The procurement will put the state closer to Governor Raimondo’s goal to reach 1 GW of renewable energy by the end of 2020.
New York solar grows more than 10-fold in six years
Leveraging $2.8 billion in private investment, Governor Andrew Cuomo says solar has created 12,000 jobs across the state, and that New York has become one of the leading solar states in the nation.
U.S. installs nearly 4 GW of solar in Q4 2017
GTM Research has given its preliminary estimate for installations over the full year 2017 at 11.8 GW, a 22% decline from 2016 levels.
DTE customers could save $340 million with clean energy compared to proposed gas plant
In this op-ed, Union of Concerned Scientist’s Sam Gomberg argues that Michigan consumers could be getting a much better deal with solar and wind, as compared to DTE’s plans for a new gas plant.
PREPA prepares privatization push
In accordance with the announced plans of Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rosselló, the island utility’s Governing Board unveiled its vision of the future late last week.
