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.
Fitch: Despite policy concerns, outlook stable for U.S. renewables (w/ chart)
The credit ratings agency says that despite moves by the Trump Administration, the increasing competitiveness and predictable output of renewable energy still makes it a good bet.
Very much at risk: ACORE CEO Greg Wetstone on solar, wind and tax reform
In this interview, ACORE CEO Greg Wetstone gives insights into the political mobilizations to stop the BEAT provision and other changes to the tax bill that could impact renewable energy investment.
Solar trade decision in Trump’s hands after uneventful hearing
Both sides of the Section 201 trade decision repeated the same arguments they’ve been making since April to a new audience – but one that lacked the one man all had hoped to see.
Amended Illinois renewable energy plan headed to regulators
The Illinois Power Agency has updated its Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan and filed it with the Illinois Commerce Commission for spring 2018 approval.
Maine net metering dismantling pushed back to May
Local advocates blasted the program and state regulators, calling on lawmakers to use the opportunity to repeal the rule.
SEIA pushes America First solar policy as industry descends on D.C.
As the industry meets with the U.S. Trade Representative for one last hearing on the Suniva/SolarWorld trade case before he offers advice to President Trump, the national association pushes its latest lobbying message.
Trump appoints pro-tariff advocate to trade committee advising Lighthizer
Overnight, the president appointed three new members of his Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations, including one that came out strongly in favor of the Suniva/SolarWorld Section 201 trade petition.
What the…!?! Before filing, Suniva discussed tariff case with Trump trade officials
According to emails obtained by E&E News and viewed by pv magazine, lawyers for Suniva contacted two members of the U.S. Trade Representative’s office to discuss the Section 201 trade case that has roiled the industry since April.
