Could a moderate influence be coming to the EPA?
Axios reporters Jonathan Swan and Amy Harder are reporting Scott Holmstead could be appointed as the deputy to Climate Change denier EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and that he might curb some of Pruitt’s worst instincts – but solar advocates shouldn’t be jumping for joy just yet.
Florida Governor Scott lifts tax burden on leased, C&I solar with bill signing
Florida’s solar market is finally truly open for business with the reduction in taxes on leased solar and C&I installations, as the utility-scale market also booms.
SEIA warns of potential job impacts of Section 201 petition
While the national solar association warns that 88,000 jobs will be lost in the event that Suniva’s proposal is approved, SolarWorld argues that the dismal outcomes predicted in the last round of trade action never materialized.
Updates to energy related bills in the 2017-2018 California legislative session
Stoel Rives’ Energy Team provides the latest update on the many solar and energy-related bills moving their way through the California legislature.
Nevada governor to sign net metering revival bill tomorrow
Governor Sandoval’s signing of the bill in Las Vegas will put an end to a year and a half of market interruption after regulators he appointed abruptly scrapped the policy.
California regulators to consider clean energy alternatives to gas plant
California’s grid operator has been invited to propose alternatives to a gas peaker plant near Oxnard in Ventura County.
14 industry heavyweights beg Congress not to slash research (Letter attached)
President Donald J. Trump has proposed devastating cuts to the Department of Energy and its related research arms. Leaders from multiple industries – including names you’ll know – are begging Congress not to implement them.
California market troubles bring down U.S. residential numbers during Q1 (w/ charts)
While utility-scale and C&I solar performed well, the U.S. residential market contracted 17% due to slowness in California and other key solar markets.
Report says advanced energy is a national security priority
A group of high-level former military officers has warned the absence of a national strategy to seize opportunities in renewables and other forms of “advanced energy” could have implications for the U.S. geopolitical position and national security.
Nevada legislature passes 40% by 2030 RPS, net metering revival
The RPS which now goes to Governor Sandoval’s desk is a step back from an 80% by 2040 proposal, and the net metering bill represents a compromise with NV Energy.
