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.
New York unveils bold solar, energy storage plans
In Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2018 State of the State address, he re-committed New York to eliminating coal from its power plants in two years, provide solar to 10,000 low-income New Yorkers and invest $200 million in energy storage research.
Hawaii regulators order expanded community renewables program
The state’s Public Utilities Commission has provided detailed guidance for a new program for HECO utilities, including an order for 8 MW of community solar in the first year.
Nevada regulators push back on NV Energy rate request
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has issued an order that will reduce fixed charges as well as energy charges and the utility’s rate of return, noting the benefits to the rooftop solar market.
China, aiming to dominate global solar production? Inconceivable
The U.S. International Trade Commission delivered a report to President Trump that should bolster Section 201 petitioners Suniva and SolarWorld’s efforts to get the president to impose sanctions on solar imports as the January 26 deadline looms.
IEA explores paths to PV and wind integration
The International Energy Agency has released a manual for policy makers on the issues involved in the large scale integration of solar and wind power into power grids.
Concerns raised over details of Illinois renewables plan
The Illinois Power Agency Plan containing the community and low and moderate income solar programs had a number of objections filed in December after its submission to the Illinois Commerce Commission.
The top 5 solar stories of 2017
In this article pv magazine USA looks at the big themes over the course of what has been a difficult year for the U.S. solar industry.
Members of Congress urge Trump to impose tough tariffs on solar
Eleven members of Congress – eight representatives and three senators – sent letters to President Trump imploring him to impose “strong and effective remedies” to protect American solar module manufacturing from foreign competition.
