Massachusetts OKs residential demand charges for Eversource
In a move they acknowledge is “atypical” and outside of the usual ratemaking procedures of the state, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has approved demand charges on residential rooftop solar customers.
New Jersey passes bill to increase solar mandate
The bill will increase utility targets for solar procurement to 5.2% of electricity sales in 2022. It now goes to the governor for approval.
Array of groups celebrate the death of DOE’s coal, nuclear bailout
The odd alliance of renewable energy, the oil and gas industry, environmentalists, energy experts and regulators who opposed the Grid Reliability and Resiliency Pricing rulemaking have congratulated FERC on declining to comply with Secretary Perry’s order.
Political, solar vets launch advocacy group to get clean energy on ballots
With the 2018 midterms looming ahead, the Energy Future Project wants to boost solar, wind and other renewables’ profiles and mobilize the “silent majority” that supports them to get out and vote.
FERC terminates coal, nuke bailout proceeding
Federal regulators have rejected orders from Energy Secretary Perry to design open-ended subsidization of coal and nuclear power plants, and are initiating a new proceeding to look into reliability matters.
California is already getting 30% of its power from RPS renewables (w/ chart)
The latest report from the California Energy Commission shows that the state is within striking distance of its 33% by 2020 renewable energy mandate, with solar providing more than a third of RPS-eligible power.
Sunnova begs Congress: You must help Puerto Rico restore power
The island’s largest residential solar installer is asking Congress to modify the investment tax credit (ITC) into a cash-grant program, which it says would encourage private investment in the area.
Michigan reports big solar growth in 2017
The Michigan Public Service Commission’s report on net metering shows significant growth in both net metered solar and large installations in 2017.
Florida bill would launch solar+storage pilot program
State Representative Holly Raschein introduced House Bill 1133 on Tuesday, which would create a pilot program in the Florida Keys to see how solar+storage could stiffen grid resiliency during natural disasters like hurricanes.
Fayetteville, Arkansas and Ann Arbor commit to 100% renewable energy
Ann Arbor has pledged to meet city energy use with 100% renewables by 2035 and Fayetteville by 2030.
