California extends grandfathering under new TOU rates
The new rule gives some breathing room for solar customers caught up in the abrupt shift in peak times.
RMP deal will slow the growth of solar energy in Utah
In this op-ed for pv magazine, Alan Naumann argues that the recent agreement on net metering reached between solar advocates and Rocky Mountain Power was a bad deal that only benefits the utility.
Solar and energy storage in New England: It’s complicated
Greentech Media’s Solar and Storage Symposium looked at the big picture in terms of policies and markets, in a region where complexity reigns.
Massachusetts’ opportunity to get SMART about solar
In this op-ed Vote Solar takes a look at what it will take to keep up the momentum of Massachusetts’ solar market.
Florida approves Duke’s solar plan despite SEIA’s objections
Despite intense opposition to the proposed settlement from solar’s national association, the Sunshine State’s Public Service Commission will allow Duke Energy Florida to build about 175 megawatts of solar-generation per year through 2021.
Puerto Rican Senator to USITC: Don’t kneecap our grid’s future
The possibly bright future of the Puerto Rican electrical grid could be put at risk if severe penalties are imposed on imported solar modules, said Puerto Rican Senator Eduardo Bhatia in a letter to the commission.
Hawaii introduces a new set of distributed solar programs
While the “Smart Export” program may be a better deal for customers with batteries, Hawaii regulators are only committing to interim programs, and have not provided a long-term solution to the issue of DG compensation.
So, how do you like the Midwest, eh?
Attendees to the SEIA Solar Midwest conference in Chicago were asked a few questions on the possibilities of the solar market in the region on October 19th
Midwest solar markets: An interview with Sean Gallagher
Sean Gallagher of SEIA comments on the burgeoning regional solar market at the Solar Midwest conference in Chicago.
12 energy associations tell FERC that DOE nuke/coal bailout is nuts
Less than a month ago, Energy Secretary Rick Perry demanded the regulatory commission design a rule allowing taxpayer bailouts of nuclear and coal plants under the pretence of ensuring reliability. Associations representing a variety of energy interests are fighting back.
