70 U.S. mayors: We support and will enact long-term solar programs
While federal policies remain uncertain, mayors representing more than half of the states say they will power forward in the Solar Century to deploy solar energy with or without federal support.
Trump versus solar
U.S. energy policy: The Trump Administration is currently making a number of significant policy changes that intersect with solar and other forms of renewable energy. pv magazine attempts to separate the real dangers to the solar market from the more superficial phenomena.
U.S. solar deployment hits lowest level in two years (w/ charts)
Slowing residential solar markets, higher prices for components and a push-back of project completions were the perfect storm in Q3, however the U.S. market managed to remain above 2 GW.
Future of solar and wind finance unclear in final tax reform bill
While some clean energy groups say that an alteration to the potentially damaging BEAT provision may be included, one Republican senator says it is not yet fixed.
Four Hawaii counties commit to 100% renewables in transportation
Electric buses, electric rail and EV fleets will be powered by renewable energy and batteries by 2045. This includes in the state’s largest city, Honolulu.
Schneider Electric to go 100% renewable by 2030
The French energy management and automation company plans to use on-site projects, contracted off-site projects and clean energy credits to meet its new 100% goal.
Resistance to LePage’s solar policies grows in Maine
Environmental groups are pushing back on both the dismantling of net metering and increased interconnection fees on solar owners, in the courts and in public hearings.
Energy Secretary Perry grants FERC 30-day extension to craft coal, nuke bailout
The commission now has until January 10 to create the “Grid Resiliency Pricing Rule” the Secretary demanded in September, but Perry said he will examine all available remedies as FERC continues its work.
Conference Committee to meet Wednesday on tax reform without Grassley
The fate of the controversial “BEAT” provision and other potentially damaging measures to renewable energy finance remains unclear.
New FERC chairman asks for extension on crafting nuke, coal bailout rule
On the same day Kevin McIntyre took his place as the chairman of the commission, he pleaded with Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to grant at 30-day extension to create a rule to subsidize nuclear and coal plants.
